Cleaning headstones

For a period of gravestones and monuments may be polluted, is one of the most common causes of hard water, with a deposit of lime. This is particularly visible in polished granite. But extend to the regular cleaning of the headstone or monument not only the life of the stone, but also ensure the stone is in good condition. As boring as a dirty or faded, and after a specific process can renew the shine.

The first step before starting the cleaningdetermine the plaque is made, the most common are granite, limestone, marble or bronze. Each material requires different cleaning procedures and cleaning agents or servants.

Limestone, sandstone and marble gravestones

These tablets are soft stone, so be gentle cleaning. Water use soaps or detergents applied with a nonionic natural bristle brush. Do not use a wire brush, cleaning or household detergents and may lead topermanent damage.

Granite tombstones

Follow the instructions above for cleaning granite tombstones. Due to the length of granite, use a fine abrasive cleaners. Calcium accumulation of water in hard polished granite can be a less opaque appearance. To remove this control with a high strength non-metallic sponge, before the application is suitable for granite.

Bronze Headstones

Since most of the bronze are usually a bronze plaque is mounted on aBase usually of granite or concrete and lay on the grass. Therefore, you may need to use any of the above techniques to clean to clean the stone surround and even bronze.

The bronze is furnished with a factory applied lacquer coating to seal and maintain the original appearance, maintenance is important because in a period of time, this objective may deteriorate. Proper care will keep the surface and to avoid the need for restoration.