Sarasota Water Feature Maintenance

Even with the ocean right in your backyard, a water feature can be a great way to add curb appeal to any space. There are plenty of different fountain models on the market. Whether you have a stand-alone feature, a wall fountain or a large-scale garden fountain, they all need to be kept clean. Professional Sarasota water feature maintenance doesn’t only improve the look of your space, but its functionality, as well. 

In addition to checking up on water flow and condition, water feature care involves taking a peak behind the scenes, into the inner workings of your system. In the same way that water care is important around pools and hot tubs, it is important in a fountain or a feature, as well. Regular cleaning, care and maintenance can help to protect your curb appeal and prolong the lifespan of your fountain. 

Water Fountain Care: What to Watch Out For 

With an already busy schedule, it can feel impossible to make time to clean an outdoor water fountain. These structures are built tough to withstand the elements, but that doesn’t mean that they’re invincible. Around an outdoor water fountain, collected debris or clogged filters can put strain on filtration and circulation systems, leading to stagnant water. 

Keeping your fountain running smoothly means chemicals and water treatments are being transported throughout your system. When sanitizers can’t circulate, it creates the risk of algae growth, murky water and other bacteria. In addition to invasive growth, you might experience mold, white scale or mineral deposits. Each of these has its own negative impact on the overall function of your feature. 

A water fountain is not meant for swimming in but that doesn’t always stop cross-contamination. Something as simple as sticking a hand into contaminated water can mean skin irritations, eye infections, ear infections, or serious digestive issues. Keeping your guests or family safe is important at home, but it is extremely important to monitor water condition around commercial, communal or multi-unit properties, as well. 

In the same way that a contaminated fountain can be bad for your health, it can be bad for your curb appeal as well. Dirty water looks awful and smells worse. In order to keep your water crystal clear, it is important to clean the pump and empty filters but this can be tough! Outdoor fountains often have their mechanisms in sheds or utility boxes, while an indoor fountain might have its water pump or mechanisms behind a wall panel or in a crawl space. Don’t bother searching or struggling to get in these spaces when you can call a Puddle Pro instead! 

Sarasota Water Fountain Cleaning: Calling in the Pros 

Every year, property owners try to treat algae growth or mold with a soft cloth and a bit of white vinegar. These DIY approaches might be enough to clean off counters indoors but when it comes to fountain maintenance, they just don’t cut it. Our Puddle Pros know how to properly remove debris and get rid of invasive growth and bacteria. 

Our multi-step approach treats everything from water levels and condition, to mechanisms and surrounding areas, as well as identifying signs of water loss and other issues. Each member of the Puddle team is fully insured to protect properties and our technicians. With options for weekly, bi-weekly and monthly services, there is no reason you can’t have your fountain regularly serviced or cleaned. Call today for your free estimate.