If you already own or are thinking of purchasing a water fountain, whether for your home, office or garden, there are some simple things you should know about maintenance. Many people buy their fountains, set them up, and just expect them to work perfectly and look beautiful. The result of this will be a dirty, unsightly fountain. There is some simple maintenance that goes along with owning a water fountain and it is important to follow so that your fountain does not become dirty and unsightly.
You should always use distilled water in your fountains. Distilled water works the best and will not accumulate algae and other fungal growths in the water. If you must use tap water be sure to add a few drops of bleach to the water every week or so so to kill any algae that might be growing.
Make sure that if you leave your fountain off for an extended period of time to empty the water so that it doesn't sit there and become stagnant. Especially in outdoor fountains where mosquitoes might breed. When running your fountain be sure to always check water levels daily as the water will humidify over time. If your fountain is running low on water or dry it can ruin the pump. depending on how warm it is where you live and how much water you lose to humidity, you will need to constantly add water to your fountain.
Check out future posts for more tips on how to keep your water fountain running smooth and always looking beautiful!
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