Keeping Your Wall Water Fountain Clean
Keeping Your Wall Water Fountain Clean Adequate care and regular upkeep are important to the longevity of water fountains. A typical issue with fountains is that they tend to accumulate dirt and debris, so it is essential that you keep it free from this. Additionally, anywhere light from the sun comes in contact with still water, algae can appear. Either sea salt, hydrogen peroxide, or vinegar can be dissolved into the water to eliminate this issue.
There are those who choose to use bleach, but that is dangerous to any animals that might drink or bathe in the water - so should therefore be avoided. No more than 3-4 months should really go by without an extensive cleansing of a fountain. The first task is to empty out all of the water. Next use gentle and a soft sponge to clean inside the reservoir. Feel free to use a toothbrush if helpful for any stubborn crevasses. Do not leave any soap deposits inside of or on the fountain.
Make sure you get rid of any calcium or plankton by taking the pump apart and cleaning the inside properly. You might want to let it soak in vinegar for a few hours to make it much less difficult to wash. 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 continuously full in order to keep your fountain operating smoothly. If the water level slides below the pump’s intake level, it can hurt the pump and cause it to burn out - something you don't want to happen!