What is the cheapest way for keeping rain gutters clear of leaves?

Linda, for our home we found 2 ft long sections that are made of plastic and perforated so the water can flow thru, but no leaves and twigs. These sections fit right into your gutter. I do believe you can find them at big box hardware store. I think they are about $2 to $3 each. Good Luck

I was thinking a water hose but you would probably still need a ladder .maybe a neighbor ? home depot sells the kind that slips in the spouting not hard to do . if I lived closer I would do it for you .maybe someone from church . Good luck

Hi there, you can buy a pretty inexpensive almost "sponge like" material to fill your gutters with called Gutter Foam. Here's a link. Once its in place you shouldn't have trouble with leaves again.

I have seen plastic gutter mesh guards in $ and discount stores.

Here's a cheap roll from HD: You may only need a couple depending on the size of your gutters.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Frost-King-E-O-6-in-x-20-ft-Plastic-Gutter-Guard-VX620/202518614

I'll be on the look out for those. Thanks.