An Introduction to Herbaceous Garden Plants
An Introduction to Herbaceous Garden Plants
The One Cleaning Solution to NEVER Use On Your Outdoor Wall Fountains
The One Cleaning Solution to NEVER Use On Your Outdoor Wall Fountains It is important to carefully maintain water fountains for them to work optimally. Leaves, twigs, and bugs often find their way into fountains, so it is important to keep yours free from such things. Additionally, anywhere light from the sun combines with still water, algae can appear. To prevent this, take vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, or sea salt and add straight into the water. Bleach can also be put into the water, but this is not the ideal option as it can harm birds or other animals.No more than 3-4 months should really go by without an extensive maintaining of a fountain. Before you can start washing it you need to empty out all of the water. Then use a soft rag and gentle cleanser to scrub the inside. Feel free to use a toothbrush if helpful for any tiny crevasses. Do not leave any soap deposits inside or on the fountain.
It is highly suggested taking the pump apart to better clean the inside and remove any plankton or calcium. You might want to let it soak in vinegar for a few hours to make it easier to wash. If you want to minimize build-up in your fountain, use rain water or mineral water rather than tap water, as these don’t contain any elements that will stick to the inside of the pump.
Lastly, make sure your fountain is always full by checking it every day - this will keep it in tip-top condition. Low water levels can damage the pump - and you do not want that!