The One Cleaning Solution to NEVER Use On Your Outdoor Fountains
The One Cleaning Solution to NEVER Use On Your Outdoor Fountains Proper care and regular maintenance are important to the longevity of water fountains. It is important to clean it out and take out any debris or foreign objects that might have gotten into or onto it. Another factor is that water that is exposed to sunlight is susceptible to growing algae.
Either sea salt, hydrogen peroxide, or vinegar can be dissolved into the water to eliminate this issue. Some people opt for adding bleach into the water, but the problem is that it harms wildlife - so it should be avoided. Every three-four months, garden fountains should go through a serious cleaning. First you must remove the water. When you have done this, scrub inside the water reservoir with a gentle detergent. If there is intricate artwork, you might need to use a toothbrush for those hard-to-reach areas. Make sure all the soap is completely washed off.
It is highly suggested taking the pump apart to better clean the inside and remove any plankton or calcium. Soaking it in vinegar for a bit will make it easier to wash. Neither rain water nor mineral water contain components that will collect 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 see that the level is too low. If the water level drops below the pump’s intake level, it can damage the pump and cause it to burn out - something you don't want to happen!
Bernini's First Masterpieces
Bernini's First Masterpieces
One can see Bernini's very first masterpiece, the Barcaccia water fountain, at the foot of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna. To this day, you will see Roman residents and vacation goers filling this area to revel in chit chatter and being among other people. Bernini would without a doubt have been happy to know that people still flock to what has become one the city's trendiest areas, that surrounding his amazing water fountain. Dating back to around 1630, Pope Urbano VIII mandated what was to be the very first fountain of the artist's career. The fountain’s central theme is based on an enormous vessel slowly sinking into the Mediterranean Sea. Period writings dating back to the 16th century show that the fountain was constructed as a monument to those who lost their lives in the great flooding of the Tevere. Absenting himself from Italy only once in his life for a prolonged time period, in 1665 Bernini voyaged to France.