How Do You Clean A Marble Gravestone?
Maintaining a loved one’s grave site is one thing we all can do to show honor to those we have lost. It isn’t as hard as it sounds. Leaving flowers is a great start, but have you ever thought how much a good cleaning would make a memorial look. Here are some important keys to get the job done efficiently as well as safely. Before cleaning, you need to examine that headstone and the condition of the marble. If the stone is brittle or crumbles away easily, you may cause damage that cannot be repaired. Next, if you notice any algae or growth on the stone it may be scrapped away. Use clean water to soak the stone first, then using a wooden scraper, carefully remove any foreign substances. (It is important that only wooden tools are used when cleaning. Plastic may leave marks on stone that are very difficult to remove) Mix one heaping tablespoon of Orvus to one gallon of clean water. If you notice grease or oil spots, you may add one tablespoon of ammonia as well. If you chose to add the am
