What Don't You Use When Cleaning Tombstones?

Professionals used the following products and tools to clean the Tombstones in the past. Unfortunately, today's experts agree that these products should never be used to preserve tombstones.

Bleaching agents

For years, people have been cleaning tombstones with bleach. In fact, you can still find some websites that recommend using this household product to clean marble and other stones. This is a mistake - bleach will leave salt deposits on the tombstone, which will damage the surface of the stones and cause them to break.

Wire brush

Avoid using wire brushes. The wire brush will remove any algae covering the stone, but it will also remove the part of the stone.

Power washing machine

Do not use a powerful cleaning machine to clean the tombstone. The powerful cleaning machine will remove the pollutants on the stone surface, but it will damage the tombstone in the process.

Electric tool

Finally, avoid using any power tools to clean the tombstone. Some companies use nylon wheels attached to drill bits to clean the surface of stones. This will cause irreparable damage and make the stone unrecognizable.

Most people clean tombstones out of kindness. Just make sure your kindness doesn't cause more harm. When you wash the gems of your loved ones, follow best practices.

Are you interested in protecting tombstones in local communities? If so, look for a protection organization that works in your area. Some organizations hold courses to teach others how to properly clean up ancient monuments.