Keeping Your Landscape Fountain Clean

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Adequate care and regular maintenance are important to the longevity of water fountains. It is essential to clean it out and remove any debris or foreign objects that might have fallen into or onto it. On top of that, algae can be a concern, because sunshine hitting the water permits it to form easily. Stir hydrogen peroxide, sea salt, or vinegar into the water to avoid this particular issue. Bleach can also be dissolved into the water, but this is not an ideal option because it can hurt birds or other animals.

No more than 3-4 months should really go by without an extensive maintaining of a fountain. Before cleaning, all the water must be taken out. Then use a soft cloth and gentle cleanser to scrub the inside. Feel free to use a toothbrush if necessary for any tiny crevasses. Make sure all the soap is totally washed off.

Make sure you get rid of any calcium or plankton by taking the pump apart and scrubbing the inside carefully. You might want to let it soak in vinegar for a few hours to make it 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 components that might stick to the inside of the pump.

And finally, make sure the water level is always full in order to keep your fountain operating smoothly. Permitting the water level to get too low can result in damage to the pump - and you certainly do not want that!

Bernini’s Early Italian Water Fountains

Bernini’s Early Italian Water Fountains The Barcaccia, a stunning fountain built at the base of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna, was Bernini's earliest fountain. This spot is still filled with Roman locals and tourists who like to exchanging gossip or going over the day's news. Today, the city streets around Bernini's water fountain are a trendy area where people go to meet, something which the artist would have been pleased to learn. In around 1630, Pope Urbano VIII helped Bernini launch his career with the construction of his first water fountain. Depicted in the fountain's design is a large vessel gradually sinking into the Mediterranean Sea. According to 16th century texts, a great flood of the Tevere covered the entire area in water, an event which was memorialized by the tremendous fountain. In 1665 Bernini traveled to France, in what was to be his sole prolonged absence from Italy.