No Fall Zone: Staying Safe on the Ladder When Cleaning Your Gutters

If you’re one of those people determined to go at it themselves when it comes to cleaning your gutter, you’re going to need a ladder – and you’re going to need to take safety precautions. As an amateur, it’s essential that you know that cleaning your gutters is a dangerous – and dirty – job. If you absolutely have to do it yourself, be sure you take precautions.

Be sure to take the right safety precautions if you go up there. Here’s our list of ladder safety tips you need to follow if you’re cleaning your gutters:

• Get the right size ladder. This is a VITAL part of cleaning your gutters yourself. Be sure that you have the right-size ladder for cleaning the specific gutters on your house. Too small or too big, and you risk a fall.
• Be sure you’re on solid ground. That’s excellent advice for life in total – but it’s especially important when it comes to using a ladder. The bottom of the ladder should get placed on absolutely firm and level ground. Make sure that there’s no chance the ladder could slip, causing a fall in the process. Also, make sure that the ladder isn’t placed in front of a door that can open.
• Be sure you’re in good condition to get up on the ladder. Be sure you’re not taking any sort of medications that can cause dizziness while you’re up there. Also, if you’re not feeling 100%, don’t take that first step on the ladder. You want to be operating at your best possible physical and mental mindset when you’re up in the air.
• Use appropriate footwear. Don’t wear footwear with soles that can cause slips and falls. Wear something that gives a good grip for the ladder.

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