Cleaning an Indoor Water Fountain

When you own a floor water fountain, wall water fountain, or small tabletop fountain that you will have to learn how to clean them and maintain them properly. You will be able to enjoy your indoor fountains longer when you learn how to maintain them, you will be surprised when you see how little maintenance is required to clean the indoor water fountains to make sure that the water sparkles. Remember these tips and be certain to read all the instructions that come with your water fountain.

It is highly recommended that you use distilled water in these indoor fountains to help them run correctly and clearly. This due to the fact that distilled water does not have the minerals in it that most tap water has. When a lot of minerals are present in the water you can often times wind up with a buildup of minerals in your water fountain, which can prevent that water from flowing as easily as it does usually.

One other thing that you can use to help your water fountain be clean and bright is the use of UV light. When this type of light is placed right at the base of the fountain it can help to filter the water by killing bacteria. This is recommended especially for your wall water fountain, because the UV lights can kill bacteria that grows in spots not easy to reach or clean on a regular schedule.

One thing that can give you a warning that your fountain needs cleaning is when your water pump is not operating quietly. Remember a fountain that operates efficiently allows you to hear the water sounds not the pump. You want it to sound like water running over rocks, not the noise of the pump! A noisy pump usually is caused by insufficient water but examine for other causes too. You may need to adjust how the pump is setting in the water and that it is not making the noise because it is rubbing against part of the fountain.

On a regular basis you need to remember to completely change your water in your indoor fountains. By utilizing distilled water you can wait a longer time between cleanings. Just dump the water out of your water fountain and clean the fountain's basin with a sponge or cloth. Also clean the algae off the rocks too. You need to clean the pump off, any hoses or pipes, and the structure of the fountain. Pour fresh water into it then and start it back up.

There are things that will help you keep the water clear, there are enzymes that help kill bacteria and cleaning agents that can be added. You measure them according to how much water your fountain holds. You can just add a bit of bleach each month to keep the water fresh, when you need to.

With a bit of care on your fountain you will discover how much simpler it takes to keep it running.