How Do You Clean Granite Grave Stones?
Granite gravestones can acquire a dull, dirty appearance from being exposed to rain, mud and biological growth. Whether you want to pay tribute to a loved one by shining up the stone or you’re trying to perform a gravestone rubbing for records purposes, you will need to clean the stone using a procedure that will produce the most effective results. Use a basic plastic pump sprayer (found at most hardware stores) to liberally spray water all over the gravestone. These sprayers work better than a bucket of water because you get a steady supply of clean water; with a bucket, the water gets dirty from a brush being redipped unto it. Brush the stone gently with a soft, nylon-bristled brush to remove any obvious dirt or debris. Use a small, circular motion as you scrub, and rinse immediately to remove brushed up dirt. Use a plastic scraper (the kind you use to scrape ice from a windshield) to slough away dirt that won’t come off with the nylon brush. Rinse again. Mix half of a bottle of Phot
