| Maintenance and care for fountains need not be that | | | | scrubbing is needed. |
| complicated. To keep your fountains looking beautiful | | | | 6). Follow the instructions manual' because there are |
| for years to come here are some tips to help you | | | | a lot of water fountain models, each of these have |
| maintain your fountains' looks and functions. | | | | their own instruction manual for proper care and |
| 1). Use quality water - it is advisable to use a good | | | | maintenance. A simple reading of the material that |
| quality of water like distilled water, however there | | | | comes with your water fountain will benefit you for a |
| are products available to treat tap water so you | | | | long time. |
| would not need to buy distilled water for your | | | | 7). Keep them empty during winter - this is important |
| fountain. Good water helps preserve the pump. | | | | for people who live in areas where temperature falls |
| Mineral deposits can stain and leave marks on the | | | | below zero during the winter season. The frozen |
| fountain after some time. The correct level of water | | | | water can damage your fountain as the water |
| in the reservoir must be maintained every day. | | | | expands. |
| 2). Water Capacity - aside from the quality of the | | | | 8). Keep the leaves and branches away - while it |
| water, it is also important to note that proper water | | | | may look more natural for your water fountain to |
| capacity is also a key in preventing problems in your | | | | have branches and leaves thrown into it, these |
| water fountain. Your water fountain should not be | | | | materials however decomposes and can cause |
| left dry or overflowing. Ideally, water level should be | | | | unpleasant smell. |
| kept below the rim. | | | | 9). Don't let the children pound on it - because |
| 3). Clean the pump regularly - a sign that the pump is | | | | children would love to play with anything and |
| not working efficiently is when the water is not being | | | | everything, your water fountain will not be excused |
| pumped at the expected rate. Dirt buildup and algae | | | | from their curiosity. However, for security reason it is |
| may cause these little problems. Cleaning the pump | | | | best to give instructions to children not to pound on |
| thoroughly once every two or three months will | | | | the water fountain as it can topple over and hurt |
| make it last longer. | | | | them. |
| 4). Use the right products to clean the fountain - it is | | | | 10). Lastly remember that different materials require |
| best to use products developed specifically for | | | | different care - water fountains are made from |
| cleaning water fountains. Water treatments should be | | | | different materials such as copper, acrylic or stainless |
| your number one priority as it helps to prevent the | | | | steel. Not all cleaning methods may be applicable to all |
| build-up of mineral deposits which can damage the | | | | kinds of water fountains. |
| surface of many water fountains. | | | | Everybody loves water fountains because of the |
| 5). Clean the whole fountain periodically - once every | | | | benefits we derive from them. The sight and sound |
| three months or so, clean your fountain thoroughly | | | | of the moving water makes us drift into daydreams, |
| according to the manufacturer's instructions. This is | | | | makes us relax and enjoy its serene elegance. A little |
| done simply by emptying all the water and wiping out | | | | maintenance will go a long, long way. |
| the inside part of the fountain. Sometimes a little | | | | |