How to clean headstones

Use our Ultimate Guide on How to Clean a Headstone. Covers maintaining and restoring granite headstones, marble tombstones, and bronze grave markers.

When you bury your loved one at a cemetery, that place becomes special for you instantly. That headstone often made of granite not only holds the name of your loved one, but is also a symbol of your love and devotion towards him. #EasternMemorials

We think of gravestones as lasting forever, but they do need to be cleaned occasionally and maintained. Fortunately, you can get a headstone to look its best with just a few basic cleaning supplies. In this article, we'll show you remove...

Before you run out and attempt to freshen up a loved ones grave or show some attention to a resting place that has apparently not received any TLC in years, it’s very important to learn how to safely clean graves. THE PURPOSE OF CLEANING GRAVESThe main purpose of cleaning graves is to remove things like the soiling from air pollutants, lichen, dirt,… Continue reading How To Safely Clean Graves

Clean and restore a bronze headstone the correct way. Don’t use harsh chemicals. Instead, just a bit of elbow grease makes it look new in no time.

After securing permission, there are specific rules and methods to follow when cleaning a headstone. The steps provided here will take you through cleaning a stone, especially older ones in desperate need of repair.

My husband's grandmother's headstone is covered in lichen. It doesn't look very pretty, and it makes it difficult to read. The front of the granite stone is smooth and the sides and top of the headstone are rough-cut. I need advice on how to remove the lichen, and if possible, prevent it from growing back. As you can see in the photos, there is a large honeysuckle shrub planted behind her marker. The shrub crowds the marker, but it cannot be removed, so I keep it trimmed back.

Wet & Forget Outdoor cleans headstones easily and effectively! Check out these wonderful stories and photos we received from our customers.

Over the past year, an incredible number of new followers inspired by TGC have inquired how to safely restore monuments in their own communities... Below you will find the answer to this frequently asked (and answered) question... We are hoping this makes it easier for everyone to find!