Keeping Your Fountain Clean

Keeping Your Fountain Clean It is vital to carefully maintain water fountains for them to function optimally. A common problem with fountains is that they tend to gather dirt and debris, so it is essential that you keep it free from this. Keeping Fountain Clean 74834325073.jpg

Another factor is that water that is exposed to sunlight is susceptible to growing algae. Either sea salt, hydrogen peroxide, or vinegar can be mixed into the water to prevent this issue. Another option is to stir bleach into the water, but this action can harm wild animals and so should really be avoided.

No more than three-four months should go by without an extensive maintaining of a fountain. Before you can start cleaning it you need to empty out all of the water. Next use gentle and a soft sponge to clean the interior of the reservoir. If there is detailed artwork, you might need to use a toothbrush for those hard-to-reach areas. Be sure to completely rinse the inside of the fountain to make sure all the soap is gone.

Numerous organisms and calcium deposits may get inside the pump, so it is recommended to take it apart and clean it completely. To make it less strenuous, soak it in vinegar for several hours before cleaning. Build-up can be a big headache, so use mineral or rain water over tap water, when possible, to prevent this dilemma.

One final trick for keeping your fountain in top working condition is to check the water level every day and make sure it is full. 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!

Statues As a Staple of Vintage Art in Ancient Greece

Statues As a Staple of Vintage Art in Ancient Greece The first freestanding sculpture was improved by the Archaic Greeks, a recognized achievement since until then the sole carvings in existence were reliefs cut into walls and columns. Most of these freestanding sculptures were what is known as kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks. Representing beauty to the Greeks, the kouroi were made to appear rigid and typically had foot forward; the males were vigorous, powerful, and naked. In around 650 BC, the differences of the kouroi became life-sized. The Archaic period was turbulent for the Greeks as they progressed into more sophisticated forms of government and art, and gained more information about the peoples and cultures outside of Greece. But in spite of the issues, the Greek civilization continued to advance, unabated.