There are all types of gutter guards. Good ones keep your gutters clean and can eliminate flooding and damage to your home. But Consumer Reports' tests find some don’t work well.

After removing dirt, sticks, and other debris from the gutters, you must clean out the downspouts using one or more of these ...

During winter, your cleaning should focus on removing ice and snow with a device like a gutter scoop. If you have ice dams, you can follow these guidelines to safely remove them with salt pucks.