Reasons to Clean your Gutters! Gutters are an integral part of most homes. They provide multiple benefits, such as concentrating the flow of rainwater, protecting the roof and walls- therefore improving the general outlook of your home. Nevertheless, most homeowners tend to focus on maintaining the roofing system. Therefore, they overlook their gutters which will end up being a cause for alarm. The fact is that ignoring the gutters causes clogging/blockages, leading to multiple problems with your roof.