Keep Your Outdoor Fountain Tidy
Keep Your Outdoor Fountain Tidy To ensure that water fountains last a long time, it is important to perform regular maintenance.
Leaves, twigs, and insects very often find their way into fountains, so it is important to keep yours free from such debris. Also, algae is likely to build up wherever natural light meets water. In order to stay clear of this, there are some simple ingredients that can be added into the water, such as vinegar, sea salt, or hydrogen peroxide. Another option is to stir 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 three-four months. Before you can start washing it you should drain out all of the water. When it is empty, wash inside the reservoir with a gentle cleanser. If there are any tiny grooves, grab a toothbrush to reach each and every spot. Do not leave any soap deposits in or on the fountain.
It is highly advised taking the pump apart to better clean the inside and get rid of any plankton or calcium. Letting it soak in vinegar for several hours first will make it much easier to clean. Neither rain water nor mineral water contain ingredients that will build up inside the pump, so use either over tap water if possible.
Finally, be sure to have a quick look at your fountain every day and add water if you notice that the level is too low. Allowing the water to go below the pump’s intake level, can cause serious damage and even make the pump burn out - an undesired outcome!