Maintenance Dose: Add 25ml of Fountain Clear every week from March to September and every two weeks at other times. Regular use will prevent re-contamination. A nice clear water feature or garden fountain will start getting problems with biofilms within a couple of weeks from installation. Both of these can be applied with a toothbrush so that you can get down to the deepest parts of the pump without issue. You can also use pipe cleaners. Refill With Distilled Water

As well as unsightly algae contamination, water can contain other harmful organisms. Hydra F ountain Clear - water feature treatment will reduce microbes by 99.9% in less than 3 hours, such as: Escherichia coli, Streptococcus agalactiae, Micrococcus luteus, Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Legionella pneumophila (responsible for Legionnaires Disease). ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY FOUNTAIN CLEANERIf your fountain doesn’t have any water plants, you can always add a small amount of chlorine to your fountain. We’d only recommend using one to two tablespoons, every two to three weeks during summer and the warmer spring weeks of the year. Ensure your pump is turned off when adding the chlorine. Fountains and water features are often fed by tap water which contains excess nutrients such as phosphates. Even when utilising rainwater, airborne nutrients soon start to pollute this water. Animals and birds using this water add their pollutants to the mix. CLEAN FOUNTAIN While it’s crucial to keep your pump clean, it’s also just as important to replace it. Typical pumps last three to five years. Repeat the Process The best fountain and water feature, total water sterilisation and protection against algae and green water in all water recirculation systems, Shelf life of three years. Once the fountain is full, you should once again have a clear and glistening centerpiece. However, without proper care, the water will become dirty again. There are also some additional preventative measures you can take. Algae and Dirt Preventatives

Use at 1:30,000 (1 ml per 30 litres) to protect clean water from algae and green water (single-cell algae) contamination. Treat weekly-monthly depending on local conditions.By using this tool, you can slow the growth of the inevitable green and keep your fountain crystal clear for longer. Use A Cover Once you’ve completed this step, you should be able to see the grit and grime leftover in the base. We’ll look into the removal of this in the next step. Scrub the Fountain Clean The best kind of water to use in your fountain is distilled. This works best because it’s pure water. The pump has an easier time pushing it through, so it will last longer and keep your water cleaner for a more significant amount of time. When the pump is completely covered, your brand-new water is ready to begin the circulation process. Turn it on, and after a few moments, the fountain will run just as it did before. This indicates that the pump is in the proper location. Keep the Fountain Clean by Keeping the Water Clean Note: DO NOT USE in water systems with fish, plants, and other aquatic life. WATER FOUNTAINS THE PROBLEM

The first step is to turn off the water pump inside your fountain. This is important to ensure that water doesn’t spray everywhere when you start cleaning. You also need to remove this pump, along with any other small decorative items that you might have inside. Empty the Water from the Fountain Equally effective in hard water, once diluted, this product is non-toxic and safe for animals and birds; however, do not use if fish are present. Nobody wants their water feature to look unsightly with slime type algae, filamentous algae and single-cell algae (which cause water to look green). PUMP WATER FEATURE ISSUESYou can use a cover, either made specifically for fountains or fashioned from a tarp, to keep unwanted items out of your fountain at night or in bad weather. Simply wrap it around your centerpiece tightly and remove it in the morning to minimize disturbance. You can pull out these things by hand, but if there seems to be an obstruction deep inside, it might be best to use a homemade solution to clean it. This will remove any unreachable obstructions and clear the way for proper water circulation. Fountain safe water feature cleaner, Non-foaming and safe to use on all types of materials like stone, resin, metals, including stainless steel and brass.