Vent: My neighbor's swamp cooler leak ruined their patio, but I found a simple fix

I noticed a lot of swamp coolers in my area are leaking this season because people forget to check the pads. Last week, my neighbor had water damage on their concrete patio from a slow drip. I started using a vinegar solution to clean the mineral buildup in the reservoir every month, and it stopped the leaks for me. It's cheap and only takes about twenty minutes.