HG Headstone Cleaner, Gravestone Cleaning Spray, Removes Deposits, Dirt & Stains Easily from All Natural Stone – 500ml Spray (215050106)

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Dirty that is on the headstone itself can be removed with the right cleaning product. For natural stone, you use HG headstone cleaning spray for example. Whatever product you use, if you use it to clean the headstone for the first time, it is a good idea to try it out in an inconspicuous place first. Dish soap is a gentle cleaning agent that’s great for removing dirt and grime from gravestones. Here’s what you’ll need: Toothbrushes, fingernail or bath brushes, soft nylon scrub brushes, and a whisk broom can be considered. D/2 biological solutions are the best for headstones because they are capable of deeply cleaning stains. This method is not only effective in removing bacterial growth from headstones without causing any harm, but it also effectively cleans them. I recently lost my Mother and going through the process of deciding on cremation or burial, casket or urn, and the many other decisions was just completely overwhelming.

Of course, depending on the particular type of stone, some headstones can simply wear away over the years as a result of the weather. The lettering can fade away over time, but at the Headstone Centre, we can undertake headstone restoration for you.The results should be a cleaner and brighter stone. And the best part? Baking soda is completely safe and won’t damage the stone. Steps for Cleaning A Gravestone with White Vinegar

To clean the stone, gently brush the surface with the baking soda solution, being careful not to scrub too hard. Let the solution sit for a few minutes before rinsing it off with clean water. Unfortunately, there are some well-meaning people out there who don’t know how to clean a headstone and may damage it in the process. Let’s help you avoid that outcome. Headstone Cleaning Rules D/2 does not require dilution. However, other headstone cleaners have certain dilution ratios depending on the type of stone, etc. Add a small amount of solution to water so you can meet the required ratio. If you do not follow the prescribed ratio, too much may increase the risk of damage to your headstone and too little may prevent it from having any affect at all. Dwell Time It is best practice test your cleaner first. If you’re using D/2, you can skip this step; it’s reliable. Do the test using the recommended procedure on a small, less-visible section of the headstone. Fungi like lichen are bound to grow on a gravestone. One of the easiest ways to prevent future growth for more extended periods is to use ammonia in a homemade headstone cleaner.Halo has been specially formulated for use as a gravestone, headstone & monument cleaning liquid and has been developed according to the recommendations given by professional gravestone cleaning association guidelines for cleaning product ingredients. Sometimes the headstone you want cleaned is in a condition beyond what general cleaning can remedy. So you need to ask if it’s worth the risk to clean it. At a certain point, the lichen, moss, or other things that have grown on it are now part of the marker. Fighting lichen that has been growing in and on the stone for 100 years may not be a fight you can win without causing major damage. Wet the surface to be cleaned before applying Halo. Spray onto the stone from approximately 15 - 20cm working from the bottom upwards one area at a time. Use a non abrasive to gently agitate the area using a circular motion to lift the contamination from the surface. After completion rinse down thoroughly with water to wash away any dirt, contamination and any remaining detergent.