Keeping Your Garden Water fountain Tidy
Keeping Your Garden Water fountain Tidy Water fountains will keep working a long time with scheduled cleaning and maintenance. It is easy for foreign objects to find their way into outdoor fountains, so keeping it clean is essential. Also, algae tends to build up any place natural light meets water. To prevent this, there are some common ingredients that can be poured into the water, such as vinegar, sea salt, or hydrogen peroxide. Another option is to mix bleach into the water, but this action can sicken wild animals and so should really be avoided. A thorough cleaning every 3-4 months is best for garden fountains. Prior to cleaning, all the water must be eliminated. Then use a soft towel and gentle cleanser to scrub the inside. If there is intricate artwork, you might need to use a toothbrush for those hard-to-reach areas. Make sure all the soap is properly rinsed off.
Make sure you get rid of any calcium or plankton by taking the pump apart and cleaning the inside carefully. You might want to let it soak in vinegar for a few hours to make it quicker 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 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 optimally. Low water levels can damage the pump - and you do not want that!