Keep Your Large Garden Fountains Tidy
Keep Your Large Garden Fountains Tidy
To ensure that water fountains last a long time, it is important to practice regular maintenance. It is easy for foreign items to find their way into outside fountains, so keeping it clean is important. Another factor is that water that is exposed to sunlight is prone to growing algae. Either sea salt, hydrogen peroxide, or vinegar can be dissolved into the water to eliminate this issue. Some people opt for pouring bleach into the water, but the drawback is that it harms wildlife - so it should be avoided. No more than 3-4 months should go by without an extensive maintaining of a fountain. Before you can start washing it you must drain out all of the water. Then use a soft cloth and mild cleanser to scrub the inside. If there is detailed artwork, you might need to use a toothbrush for those hard-to-reach areas. Be sure to completely rinse the interior of the fountain to make sure all the soap is gone.
Calcium and fresh water organisms could get inside the pump, so you should disassemble it to get it truly clean. Soaking it in vinegar for a while will make it easier to clean. Mineral or rain water, versus tap water, is ideal in order to avoid any build-up of chemicals inside the pump.
One final recommendation for keeping your fountain in top working condition is to check the water level every day and make sure it is full. Low water levels can ruin the pump - and you do not want that!