How to Clean and Maintain Granite Monuments?

We always desire the best for our loved ones, even when they have passed on. That’s why many families make sure to regularly clean the memorial stones of their beloved deceased relatives.

We suggest that the cleaning and maintenance of granite monuments should only be carried out by professionals who have the required extent of expertise, knowledge and practical abilities. However, if you want to clean your loved one’s memorial stone, please make sure that you don’t use any materials that can spoil the stone.

Cleaning Granite Monuments:

Depending on the amount of debris that has gathered on the gravestone, gently wash it with water and a soft cloth to remove the worst of the dirt. Just wet a soft brush in a bucket of water and lightly scrub off the debris from the monument. Be ready, as this procedure may take a bit of time, even for a small square surface.

Keep in mind that water is the safest bet to use as a cleaning product on the granite monuments. Any soaps or cleaners consist of oils that can get absorbed into the stone which will lead to discolouration. Household glass cleaner can be utilised in order to give it a streak-free glossy finish.

Here are some tips and suggestions to safeguard and maintain monuments made of granite:

• ·        The safest way to clean a monument is to use natural clean water or distilled water
• ·        Make use of a bucket and lots of water, to keep the stone wet throughout the entire cleaning process
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• ·        If you want to clean polished or honed granite monuments, wash it properly with a soft, wet cloth
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• ·        Do not make use of household cleaners as they might contain chemicals that could stain the monument
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• ·        Avoid utilising  a protective coating which is resistant to water vapour as it is likely to stain or spoil the stone beyond repair
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• ·        Use household glass cleaners, not industrial strength glass cleaners to create a streak-free finish
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• ·        Make sure that the glass cleaner is totally polished on the surface of the monument.

Remember, the modern methods used to clean and maintain new granite monuments may not be applicable for old stones. The methods used for cleaning modern stone are not safe for very old monuments.