Indoor Water Fountains

While small indoor water fountains are certainly picturesque, you will find that after a while they can become quite dirty. Unfortunately, as they become dirty they begin to pose a health risk. As you might guess, this health risk is initially insignificant. However, as time passes and the negligence ensues, the health risk becomes noteworthy. Below you will find some suggestions for maintaining your small indoor water fountain. This information should supplement the maintenance information found in your owner’s manual.

The first and most obvious thing you should do to maintain your small water fountain is to drain and clean it once every two weeks. The specific cleaning products to use for this type of task can vary. Make sure to consult your user’s manual before using any harsh chemicals on your fountain. You could risk damaging it. Generally, dish detergent works well for cleaning fountains.

If you find draining your fountain every two weeks a bit too inconvenient, you should consider adding additional products to the water in your fountain. Many people have reported that adding banking soda to their fountain has increased the longevity of its water. Alternative options include adding a small amount of chlorine or bromine tablets. Of course, you should be careful with the amount of chemicals you add. Adding too many chemicals can cause damage to your fountain.

Finally, the next time your refill your small indoor water fountain you can use distilled water. Distilled water should last longer that tap water and will ease the stress on the pump’s motor. Remember, tap water has minerals in it which can slowly deteriorate a pumps motor.

It’s important that you remember that the above solutions are only temporary fixes. You will need to eventually drain and clean your fountain. Don’t negate your fountain for over 2 months – even if you’ve added the above mentioned products. You could place yourself and your family at a health risk.