If you are older or have a fear of heights, it is important that you use a gutter cleaning service instead of trying to climb the gutter yourself. This saves you from trials and means you are not in good health. You are at risk.

However, if you decide to do it yourself, take the necessary precautions. The first is to use a ladder that you lean against the wall and make sure it is very stable before you climb on it.

Make sure the bottom is completely even and if you're not sure, use something even to make it under the page like a book. You can also choose professional gutter cleaning services online.

You should always ask someone to hold one side of the ladder down at least to prevent you from falling. If you are very worried about falling, using second person with first person as "watchers" can help slow your descent.

When cleaning gutters, watch out for good weather – don't go out and do it in the rain and wind or it will get dirty again soon and it will be more difficult to balance and slide. Do the same thing only during the day.

Lastly, make sure you don't go over the gutters – move the ladder regularly and use long tools instead of stretching and risking imbalance.