The One Cleaning Solution to NEVER Use On Your Water Wall Fountains

The One Cleaning Solution to NEVER Use On Your Water Wall Fountains Appropriate care and regular cleaning are important to the longevity of water fountains. One Cleaning Solution NEVER Use Water Wall Fountains 791773648.jpg

One Cleaning Solution NEVER Use Water Wall Fountains 791773648.jpg

It is easy for foreign items to find their way into open-air fountains, so keeping it clean is important. On top of that, algae can be a challenge, as sunshine hitting the water allows it to form quickly. Either sea salt, hydrogen peroxide, or vinegar can be mixed into the water to prevent this issue. There are those who choose to use bleach, but that is hazardous to any animals that might drink or bathe in the water - so should therefore be avoided.

Experts advise that the typical garden fountain undergoes a thorough scouring every 3-4 months. Before you start cleaning, all the water must be removed. Then use a soft rag and mild cleanser to scrub the inside. If there are any small grooves, use a toothbrush to get every spot. Do not leave any soap deposit inside or on the fountain.

Make sure you get rid of any calcium or plankton by taking the pump apart and cleaning the inside properly. Letting it soak in vinegar for several hours first will make it alot easier to clean. Mineral or rain water, versus tap water, is ideal in order to prevent any build-up of chemicals inside the pump.

And finally, make sure the water level is always full in order to keep your fountain working optimally. Low water levels can damage the pump - and you do not want that!

Aspects of Garden Statuary in Archaic Greece

Aspects of Garden Statuary in Archaic Greece The first freestanding statuary was improved by the Archaic Greeks, a distinguished achievement since until then the only carvings in existence were reliefs cut into walls and pillars. Most of these freestanding sculptures were what is known as kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks. Representing beauty to the Greeks, the kouroi were designed to look rigid and always had foot in front; the males were healthy, powerful, and nude. Life-sized versions of the kouroi appeared beginning in 650 BC. Throughout the Archaic period, a big time of change, the Greeks were developing new sorts of government, expressions of art, and a better understanding of people and cultures outside Greece. During this time and other periods of historical tumult, encounters often occurred, most notably battles fought between city-states such as the Arcadian wars and the Spartan infiltration of Samos.