How To: Clean Gutters with a Wet/Dry Vac

Believe it or not, you can use a wet/dry vac to make quicker and easier work of the fall maintenance task that homeowners love least—gutter cleaning.

By Bob Vila | Updated Feb 7, 2018 1:09 PM

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A wet-dry vac is a great tool to have—and not just for cleaning up the workshop. They come in handy for those tedious seasonal chores, as well. With a few special attachments like these, cleaning the leaves out of your gutters becomes much easier, often eliminating the need for ladders, gloves, and an extra mess to clean up.

For more on seasonal maintenance, consider:

Gutters 101
Bob Vila Radio: Fall Checklist
10 Fall Home Maintenance Musts