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While a seemingly inconsequential part of a house’s exterior, the gutters are one of the first things that someone sees when they pull up in front of your house, whether they realize it or not. If you installed uncomplimentary colored gutters for your home’s paint job, you better believe people will notice. However, if the gutters look nice, most people won’t even notice them. If you are trying to sell a home, this is typically what you want.

However, among the many things you can do to increase the curb appeal of your house, having the gutters cleaned doesn’t really rank high among them. After all, most people don’t check for clogged gutters when looking around. The reality of the fact is, it isn’t clogs you really need to worry about, it is discoloration.

Over time, gutters can become filled with mold and algae, typically due to not cleaning them often enough. As time goes on, a process called electrostatic bonding occurs. This means the mold and algae embed in the aluminum surface, leaving behind black streaks. The good news is that if you spot this process early on, it can be rectified during the gutter cleaning process by your pressure washing company. However, if you let those black streaks sit, they can become a permanent – and ugly – feature on your gutter work.

While anyone can get up on a ladder with a bucket and some gloves to clean out those gutters, it is important to remember that there is more than just removing the debris within the gutters. You really do have to actually clean away mold and mildew within or risk it leeching outwards onto the gutter exterior, or worse, onto your roof. If you are considering having your gutters cleaned, contact us today to see what Patriot Services can do for you.