'Had both feet on the ground the whole time': Clean your gutters with this clever tool, down to just $30

If there's one chore that's really easy to put off, it's cleaning the gutters. It's labor- and time-intensive, and it's just plain gross. Even with gloves on, who wants to reach into a gutter and pull out wads of wet leaves, dirt and other crud? Well, maybe you don't have to: With the Orbit Telescoping Gutter Cleaning Wand, you can finish the job without lifting a foot off the ground.

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Orbit Telescoping Gutter Cleaning Wand

$30$37Save $7

You can extend this wand up to 70 inches, making it easy to reach your gutters. Just attach the hose and let water pressure do the work. 

$30 at Amazon

Why is this a good deal? 💰

Every year, there are more than 300 deaths related to ladders (and more than 500,000 injuries). If you can avoid that risk for the price of this wand, it's worth it. To make it even more appealing, this is one of the lowest prices we've seen in a couple of years. The only time it dropped lower was for one week in February and a few days in November — and it was only $1 less.

Why do I need this? 🤔

Cleaning gutters isn't fun. It's a lot of going up a ladder, cleaning, coming down, moving the ladder and climbing it once more. Tedious, right? This wand eliminates that. All you have to do is attach a hose to the end of the wand and adjust the angle of the nozzle. The water pressure will blast all of the gunk out of your gutters, no climbing required.

The wand extends from 40 inches to 70 inches, and the nozzle rotates 180 degrees. Four separate positions make it easy to spray water in exactly the direction you need. It's also built to be lightweight and long-lasting, with a frame that won't break down after exposure to water. Perhaps most importantly, there's a solid grip on the handle that makes it easy to hold, even with a lot of water moving through it. The grip also insulates your hands from the water.

What reviewers say 💬

Over 4,200 people have given this handy cleaner a five-star review.

Pros 👍

"I'm 5'6 and did not need a ladder. I had both feet on the ground the whole time. The pole was at full extension, has nice grips in two places and is very lightweight," wrote one shopper. "The bottom of the extension has a shut-off lever for the water, so I was able to shut the water off and adjust the sprayer head back into a 'U' fairly easily."

Another customer wrote about how robust the spray is: "I purchased this to clean my gutters. I was amazed at how powerful a water stream it produced. I wish I had bought it years ago."

"There is nothing cheap about it and will likely hold up for many years to come," said a third fan. "Anything that will keep me off of a ladder at my age is an absolute godsend. If your downspouts are completely clogged, you might still have to remove the debris by hand, but with routine use every few weeks, this wand will keep your gutters and downspouts clear and working properly. This is now one of the most valuable tools in my outdoor arsenal."

Cons 👎

Although most customers had few complaints, one issue did crop up repeatedly: controlling the wand. "It is rather heavy and awkward for someone who is not very strong as it involves extending your arms while controlling strong water pressure," one customer wrote. "I’m 5'3" and it was difficult and I got wet, but got the job done. I hope they come out with a longer pole for us short people so we can have better control."

Others say they want a longer pole for taller homes. "My only gripe is that it is too short to do more than a first-story gutter," said a final reviewer.

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Orbit Telescoping Gutter Cleaning Wand

$30$37Save $7

The ladder can stay in the garage when you use this handy helper.

$30 at Amazon

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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