Cleaning White Plastic Gutters

Flush the gutters with pressurised water from the garden hose.

Cleaning white plastic gutters.

Combine white vinegar with warm water. Gutters should be cleaned at least twice a year to avoid clogged downspouts and mildew. Let it sit for 10 minutes and then use a scrub brush to scrub the exterior. A simple solution of water and white vinegar works very well for cleaning the outside of the gutters and won t corrode aluminum.

Gutters are used to help catch the water running off of the roof along with other debris like leaves and sticks from surrounding trees. Dump the debris onto the tarp. Apply the solution on the interior and exteriors. White is the common color of gutters around the united states.

Rinse off the outside of the gutters with the garden hose and scrub them lightly with a nylon bristle brush. One such brilliant cleaning agent is white vinegar or technically known as acetic acid which can be easily found in any household. After draining the vinegar solution out rinse the gutters out thoroughly then use a scrub brush to scrub out any remaining dirt. Rinse both the sides with a water hose to reveal sparkling white gutter.

You can also make a paste with a small amount of water and cream of tartar which will act as a cleaner and gentle buffing agent in one. Use cleaners designed for vinyl siding if the gutters are stained. Close off your gutters by plugging the downspouts and pour the vinegar solution into your gutters and let it sit for an hour or longer. Use some elbow grease or a power washer.