The One Cleaning Solution to NEVER Use On Your Outdoor Fountains
The One Cleaning Solution to NEVER Use On Your Outdoor Fountains
Adequate care and regular upkeep are important to the longevity of water fountains. A common issue with fountains is that they tend to collect dirt and debris, so it is vital that you keep it free from this. Additionally, anywhere light from the sun combines with still water, algae can form. In order to stay clear of this, there are some simple ingredients that can be mixed into the water, such as vinegar, sea salt, or hydrogen peroxide. Some people opt for adding bleach into the water, but the downside is that it harms wildlife - so it should be avoided. Experts advise that the typical garden fountain undergoes a thorough cleaning every 3-4 months. Before you start cleaning, all of the water must be taken out. Next use mild soap and a soft sponge to clean the innner part of the reservoir. A good tip is to use a toothbrush if there are small hard-to-reach spots. Be sure to thoroughly rinse the inner surface of the fountain to make sure all the soap is gone.
Calcium and fresh water organisms can get inside the pump, so you should really disassemble it to get it truly clean. You might want to let it soak in vinegar for a few hours to make it easier to wash. Build-up can be a big headache, so use mineral or rain water over tap water, when possible, to prevent this dilemma.
Lastly, make sure your fountain is always full by looking at it every day - this will keep it in tip-top shape. Low water levels can damage the pump - and you do not want that!
The Beginnings of Contemporary Wall Fountains
The Beginnings of Contemporary Wall Fountains
Himself a learned man, Pope Nicholas V led the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 till 1455 and was responsible for the translation of scores of ancient documents from their original Greek into Latin. It was imperative for him to embellish the city of Rome to make it worthy of being called the capital of the Christian world. Starting in 1453, the ruined ancient Roman aqueduct known as the Aqua Vergine which had brought fresh drinking water into the city from eight miles away, underwent reconstruction at the behest of the Pope. The ancient Roman custom of building an awe-inspiring commemorative fountain at the location where an aqueduct arrived, also known as a mostra, was revived by Nicholas V. At the behest of the Pope, architect Leon Battista Alberti began the construction of a wall fountain in the place where we now find the Trevi Fountain. The water which eventually provided the Trevi Fountain as well as the famed baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona came from the modified aqueduct which he had renovated.