http://www.graysons.com.au/blog Graysons blog provides perspective on cleaning topics, professional and DIY advice in house cleaning, gutter cleaning, window cleaning and pest control. en-us Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:53 GMT http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/videos/securing_a_ladder_video A video of Grayson explaining how to attach ladders to the roof and gutters with bungy cords, bungy hooks and straps and a rope tied to the roof truss. 05 July 2010 http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/videos/securing_a_ladder_video http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/videos/accessing_a_roof_video A little video in which we demonstrate one way of safely accessing a roof. 02 July 2010 http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/videos/accessing_a_roof_video http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/videos/anchoring_to_a_roof_using_a_tb A video showing how to anchor to a roof to secure a worker for gutter cleaning using a T-Bar tool. 18 June 2010 http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/videos/anchoring_to_a_roof_using_a_tb http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/pest_control/pigeon_mess_-_st_kilda A recent photo showing a hidden mound of pigeon droppings on a high roof in St Kilda. 03 May 2010 http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/pest_control/pigeon_mess_-_st_kilda http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/gutter_cleaning/hail_storms_and_gutters A massive hail storm hit Melbourne on the 6th of March. People across the city reported seeing hail stones bigger than tennis balls during the storm. 12 March 2010 http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/gutter_cleaning/hail_storms_and_gutters http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/gutter_cleaning/things_you_found_in_gutters A list of some of the many different things that Grayson's has found in our customers roof gutters... 03 September 2009 http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/gutter_cleaning/things_you_found_in_gutters http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/pest_control/black_house_spider_cobwebs One of the worst offending breeds for cobwebs in Melbourne is the Black House Spider Ixeuticus robustus, also known as the Window Spider which loves to build its nest in the nooks and crannies around our homes. 01 September 2009 http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/pest_control/black_house_spider_cobwebs http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/gutter_cleaning/worst_trees_blocking_gutters Large trees around your home are usually the worst contributing factor in gutter blockage. 31 August 2009 http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/gutter_cleaning/worst_trees_blocking_gutters http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/pest_control/white_tail_spider_lampona_cyli One of Melbourne's most feared and misunderstood spiders, the White Tail, can be deterred by cobweb removal. 28 August 2009 http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/pest_control/white_tail_spider_lampona_cyli http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/gutter_cleaning/steep_pitched_roofs_are_easier Remarkably, guttering systems with a very steep pitched roof will usually collect much less debris in the gutter than the flat roof type. 26 August 2009 http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/gutter_cleaning/steep_pitched_roofs_are_easier http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/pest_control/indian_myna_bird_proofing The Indian Myna is an introduced pest and loves to terrorize native birds over the hollows of trees but with fewer trees around the Myna will find its way into residential and commercial roofs via any hole large enough and nest therein 21 August 2009 http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/pest_control/indian_myna_bird_proofing http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/gutter_cleaning/leafy_gutters_are_a_bushfire_h Fire fighters advise homeowners to remove all combustible material from gutters, block your downpipes and flood the guttering system with water as part of the precautions taken against an approaching bushfire. Here are some more tips. 19 August 2009 http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/gutter_cleaning/leafy_gutters_are_a_bushfire_h http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/gutter_cleaning/creeper_vine_can_cause_problem Creeper vine growing on your house, if left uncontrolled can cause problems with gutters and downpipes. 19 August 2009 http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/gutter_cleaning/creeper_vine_can_cause_problem http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/pest_control/starling_bird_proofing 19 August 2009 http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/pest_control/starling_bird_proofing http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/gutter_cleaning/gutter_cleaning_vs_gutter_guar Which is best ? Regular cleaning or installing gutter guards ? Is prevention better than cure ? 18 August 2009 http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/gutter_cleaning/gutter_cleaning_vs_gutter_guar http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/pest_control/pigeon_bird_proofing Pigeons are like the rats of the air, they carry disease which they spread and do damage to buildings, controlling them around Melbourne homes is a big priority. 18 August 2009 http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/pest_control/pigeon_bird_proofing http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/gutter_cleaning/choosing_the_right_gutter_guar Choosing the right mesh for gutter guards is very important and can help guard your gutter longer. 11 August 2009 http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/gutter_cleaning/choosing_the_right_gutter_guar http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/gutter_cleaning/gutter_cleaning_toorak Grayson's offers Gutter Cleaning and Window Cleaning in Toorak 05 August 2009 http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/gutter_cleaning/gutter_cleaning_toorak http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/gutter_cleaning/gutter_guards_never_complete_s Some gutter guards claim to be perfect. Some gutter guard companies will try to convince you that "you'll never have to clean your gutters again" with their system installed. 04 August 2009 http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/gutter_cleaning/gutter_guards_never_complete_s http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/gutter_cleaning/gutter_guard_cleaning_balwyn Grayson's offers Gutter Cleaning and Gutter Guard in Balwyn and Balwyn North 05 March 2009 http://www.graysons.com.au/blog/gutter_cleaning/gutter_guard_cleaning_balwyn