Gutters need to be shielded from leaves, twigs and other debris for them to still work effectively. If not, you will find that your gutters will be overflowing and therefore, fall on to your porch or driveway. Fortunately, there are options that you can put in place to protect your gutters and keep them clean without wasting your time manually cleaning them.
Gutter filters are an excellent option for shielding your gutters from leaves and other debris. The filters are made of foam material. When they are installed over the gutter only water can enter, leaves and twigs will fall on top of the foam but then blow off when the wind picks up.