Abstract: A gutter cover for preventing leaves and debris from clogging a gutter, comprising a central strip having a plurality of perforations disposed therein, said perforations being sufficiently large to allow water to flow while preventing leaves and debris from passing therethrough, wherein said central strip is bounded at either edge by adhesive strips, said adhesive strips having a strong adhesive applied thereto and wherein said adhesive is protected by a peel-off strip.

Abstract: A spring gutter strainer for preventing leaves and debris from clogging the downspout of a gutter, comprising a single helical coil of thick-gauged wire having a bulbous head designed to trap leaves and debris and a flexible neck which is inserted within the downspout so as to ensure the spring gutter strainer will stay in place regardless of the weather conditions. In the preferred embodiment, the diameter of the neck portion is either 2 or 3 inches, although larger and smaller sizes may be produced to accommodate downspouts of any size. The diameter of the head is typically at least an inch greater than that of the neck so as to prevent the strainer from sliding down the downspout and to more effectively trap leaves and debris.