Dogs, Cats and Backyard Fountains
Dogs, Cats and Backyard Fountains If you are considering buying a water feature, make sure your pets like it. Your pet dog could think that your stand-alone fountain looks like a large pond to drink from or a pool in which to swim. Your pets will not be negatively affected if you include a wall fountain to your yard. Your fountain may attract birds who think it is a great place to cool down, so it is important to think about where you will place this type of water feature. If you wish to purposely entice birds, however, putting in a birdbath is a good solution. To prevent this, however, setting up a wall water fountain inside your residence is a great option. Dentists’ and doctors’ practices as well as manor homes are just a few of the areas where you can find these types of fountains.
Keeping Your Outdoor Wall Fountain Tidy
Keeping Your Outdoor Wall Fountain Tidy Water fountains will last a long time with routine cleaning and maintenance. It is important to clean it out and remove any debris or foreign elements that might have dropped into or onto it.
Also, algae is likely to build up any place natural light meets water. Either sea salt, hydrogen peroxide, or vinegar can be blended into the water to eliminate this issue. Bleach can also be put into the water, but this is not the ideal option as it can harm birds or other animals. Every three-four months, garden fountains should undergo a good cleaning. Before you can start cleaning it you need to drain out all of the water. Then use a soft cloth and mild cleanser to scrub the inside. Feel free to use a toothbrush if needed for any tiny crevasses. Make sure all the soap is completely rinsed off.
Calcium and fresh water organisms can get inside the pump, so you should disassemble it to get it truly clean. You might want to let it soak in vinegar for a few hours to make it much less difficult to clean. Neither rain water nor mineral water contain components that will accumulate inside the pump, so use either over tap water if possible.
Lastly, make sure your fountain is always full by checking on it every day - this will keep it in tip-top shape. Allowing the water level to get too low can result in damage to the pump - and you certainly do not want that!