Three Hidden Benefits Of Wall Water Fountains In Your Home

You may initially be hesitant about installing wall water fountains in your home. After all, fountains take a significant amount of maintenance and installation can be a challenge; some larger fountains need to be installed professionally due to their weight and size. However, there are benefits to wall water fountains that you may not even have thought of.

Pet-Safe And Child-Safe

One great reason to avoid installing fountains in your home is if you have pets or children who get into things; an electrical appliance filled with water should not be in the reach of a toddler or small animal. Fortunately you can sidestep this problem with wall water fountains; by mounting them at an appropriate height you can ensure safety. This allows you to enjoy all the pleasant effects of having a fountain in your home without having to worry about electrical shocks, spills, or kids and animals drinking water that isn’t clean enough to consume.

Ionization

When flowing water comes into contact with air, it produces negative ions. These are the same ions produced by plants and fresh air, and they are the reason that it feels so refreshing going outside after spending a lot of time indoors. Negative ions produced by wall water fountains cancel out the tiring positive ions that are given off by electronics, leading to greatly improved air quality. After installing a fountain in your home, you will find that the surrounding area feels much more pleasant to be in. You may experience a feeling of elevated energy and improved alertness due to the negative ions. Because of these effects, it is highly beneficial to have a fountain in or near work areas, so that you can feel the effects where you are most likely to need them.

Static Electricity

We have all felt that sharp jolt when touching a doorknob or felt our hair bristle with flyaways on a dry day. How would you like to be free of those afflictions? Small though these distractions are, there are some places where you just can’t afford to be surprised or looking less than your best. That’s where a water fountain comes in. The same effect that creates negative ions also prevents static electricity from accumulating in the atmosphere.

Knowing that they have all these great benefits, don’t overlook fountains when you decorate!

Polly Godwin has been an expert on wall water fountains since 1998 and is the owner of DesignerFountains.com, a company specializing in the highest quality wall fountains.