Cleaning Marble Grave Markers

When the product wet and forget became available in the usa i was skeptical about using it on old sandstone or marble markers.

Cleaning marble grave markers.

Mix it with the proper ratio of water. I tried it on some old marble foot markers. What not to do. Mix 1 tablespoon of the non ionic soap with 1 gallon of water.

Soak the stone with water to saturate any growth that may be present. Once you have checked out the stone you are ready to start actually cleaning. Fortunately a few basic cleaning supplies and some elbow grease can dramatically improve the appearance of a cemetery tombstone headstone gravemarker or memorial. I have been cleaning and restoring old grave markers for a number of years.

Often the question is vitally important because well the tombstone is simply unreadable in its present state. The remainder of the water you brought with you. It was very effective with no damage. As with interior marble cleaning soak the cemetery headstone with water before adding a cleaner.

Use the wooden scraper to remove any algae or moss growth from the surface. I talked to the technical folks at wet and forget. Cleaning a headstone or grave marker a guide to caring for headstones and grave markers. Cleaning weak marble can result in further irreparable damage.

After you have emptied the bucket of the soapy water pour 2 litres of clean water into it i e. To prevent a soapy build up on the granite headstone over the course of several cleaning sessions you must wash it with clean water after you have removed the scum. Every day cemetery visitors across the world come across old very weathered tombstones and wonder about the best way to clean them. Wetting the marble first will provide better cleaner spread on the surface and make rinsing easier.

Follow the directions on your cleanser.