Experts say this is the best time to clean your gutters

Clean your gutters too early and you’ll have to do it again, wait too long and they could overflow. Experts explain when to clean them and how to do it.

With all the content available online these days, it can be hard to figure out what’s real and what’s hype. While we don’t always have the answers, we have a direct line to people who do — which is why we present to you our series The Internet Made Me Ask, where we have experts break down the truth about some of the buzziest trends (and questions) on our timelines, like how often you should wash jeans. Cleaning your gutters is one of those fall chores where timing is everything. Do it too early, and you’ll likely find yourself back on the ladder a few weeks later once the rest of the leaves come down.

If you wait too long, you risk clogged gutters overflowing during a rainstorm, which can lead to water damage around your roof, siding, and foundation. So when exactly is the sweet spot? I spoke to two experts to find out when you should clean your gutters and how to do it safely and effectively. When is the right time to clean your gutters? The best way to tell if it is time to clean your gutters is to look at the trees around your yard. “Ideally, you want to do a major clean right after the majority of the leaves have fallen — usually late