Keep Your Outdoor Water fountain Clean
Keep Your Outdoor Water fountain Clean Water fountains will keep working a long time with regular cleaning and maintenance. Leaves, twigs, and insects often find their way into fountains, so it is vital to keep yours free from such things. Another factor is that water that is subjected to sunlight is susceptible to growing algae. In order to stay clear of this, there are some common ingredients that can be mixed into the water, such as vinegar, sea salt, or hydrogen peroxide. Another option is to mix bleach into the water, but this action can harm wild animals and so should really be avoided.Experts suggest that the typical garden fountain undergoes a thorough scrubbing every 3-4 months. To start with you must empty the water. When you have done this, scour inside the water reservoir with a gentle detergent. Feel free to use a toothbrush if needed for any tiny crevasses. Any soap residue left on your fountain can harm it, so be sure it is all rinsed off.
It is highly advised taking the pump apart to better clean the inside and remove any plankton or calcium. Letting it soak in vinegar for a couple of hours first will make it much easier to clean. If you want to remove 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 on it every day - this will keep it in tip-top condition. Allowing the water to reach below the pump’s intake level, can cause severe damage and even make the pump burn out - an undesired outcome!