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A little OT: Cleaning granite headstone
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| My mother's headstone has some tiny dark flecks in the area that was
engraved. The engraved area is lighter in color and not polished to a
high sheen like the rest of the stone.
It's 17 years old, so it does need a cleaning, but I don't want to use
something that will damage or discolor the stone.
Any input is greatly appreciated!
Nan
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"Nan" <Badmam@#1.net> wrote in message
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> My mother's headstone has some tiny dark flecks in the area that was
> engraved. The engraved area is lighter in color and not polished to a
> high sheen like the rest of the stone.
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> It's 17 years old, so it does need a cleaning, but I don't want to use
> something that will damage or discolor the stone.
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> Any input is greatly appreciated!
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> Nan
Hey Nan.
I don't know how to clean a headstone, but I have granite countertops. I
use Soft Scrub on tough spots. Just be sure to rinse.
I also want to say that I'm sorry about your mom. I lost mine 34 years ago
and sometimes it hurts like it was yesterday.
peggo
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| The Ranger 2007-06-14, 9:25 am |
| Nan <Badmam@#1.net> wrote in message
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> My mother's headstone has some tiny dark flecks in the
> area that was engraved. The engraved area is lighter in
> color and not polished to a high sheen like the rest of the
> stone.
My father-unit's and Sainted Mother's headstones are polished
stone, too. The cemetery's caretaker suggested a drop of mild soap
and cup water scrubbed with a soft-bristle toothbrush would erase
the years and city grime from the recessed letters.
We perform this service every few years.
The Ranger
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| Phisherman 2007-06-14, 1:25 pm |
| On Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:53:10 GMT, Nan <Badmam@#1.net> wrote:
>My mother's headstone has some tiny dark flecks in the area that was
>engraved. The engraved area is lighter in color and not polished to a
>high sheen like the rest of the stone.
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>It's 17 years old, so it does need a cleaning, but I don't want to use
>something that will damage or discolor the stone.
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>Any input is greatly appreciated!
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>Nan
We used a plastic-bristle brush and warm soapy water in a spray bottle
to clean Mom's headstone (7 years) and Dad's headstone (18 years),
then rinse with clear water. Avoid anything acidic.
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| On Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:13:17 GMT, "peggo" <peggo666@hotmail.com>
wrote:
>Hey Nan.
>I don't know how to clean a headstone, but I have granite countertops. I
>use Soft Scrub on tough spots. Just be sure to rinse.
>I also want to say that I'm sorry about your mom. I lost mine 34 years ago
>and sometimes it hurts like it was yesterday.
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>peggo
Thanks peggo, I'm sorry about your mom, too.
Nan
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| On Thu, 14 Jun 2007 06:43:34 -0700, "The Ranger"
<cuhulain_-98@yahoo.com> wrote:
>My father-unit's and Sainted Mother's headstones are polished
>stone, too. The cemetery's caretaker suggested a drop of mild soap
>and cup water scrubbed with a soft-bristle toothbrush would erase
>the years and city grime from the recessed letters.
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>We perform this service every few years.
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>The Ranger
Thanks Ranger. This almost looks like "bug dirt" or those specks that
seem to show up on my vinyl-sided shed. A toothbrush should help
scrub it off just fine.
Nan
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| On Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:29:30 GMT, Phisherman <noone@nobody.com> wrote:
>On Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:53:10 GMT, Nan <Badmam@#1.net> wrote:
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>We used a plastic-bristle brush and warm soapy water in a spray bottle
>to clean Mom's headstone (7 years) and Dad's headstone (18 years),
>then rinse with clear water. Avoid anything acidic.
Thanks Phish, don't know why I didn't think of yours and Ranger's
suggestions!
Nan
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"Nan" <Badmam@#1.net> wrote in message
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> Thanks peggo, I'm sorry about your mom, too.
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> Nan
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Thanks.
peggo
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| Michael A. Ball 2007-06-16, 1:25 pm |
| On Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:13:17 GMT, "peggo" <peggo666@hotmail.com> wrote:
>...I lost mine (mother) 34 years ago
>and sometimes it hurts like it was yesterday.
I'm sorry [and awed] to hear this. I gather you two had a wonderful
relationship?
My mother and I were strangers. Her death didn't affect me much. I do
remember thinking, "This is supposed to hurt!" Somehow, I resented the
fact that it was painless.
I'm certain your mother would not want you to hurt so badly--but I
suspect she would understand. Peace be with you.
_________________________
Some trees are ever green.
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| On Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:53:10 GMT, Nan <Badmam@#1.net> wrote:
>My mother's headstone has some tiny dark flecks in the area that was
>engraved. The engraved area is lighter in color and not polished to a
>high sheen like the rest of the stone.
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>It's 17 years old, so it does need a cleaning, but I don't want to use
>something that will damage or discolor the stone.
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>Any input is greatly appreciated!
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>Nan
After several scrubbing and rinsing sessions, I've realized the
discoloration is due to mildew. It looks a lot better than it did and
I still need to use more elbow grease, but the mild dish soap in a
spray bottle of water and toothbrush seem to be doing the trick.
Nan
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| teleidwen 2007-06-22, 3:25 am |
| Nan wrote:
>My mother's headstone has some tiny dark flecks in the area that was
>engraved. The engraved area is lighter in color and not polished to a
>high sheen like the rest of the stone.
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>It's 17 years old, so it does need a cleaning, but I don't want to use
>something that will damage or discolor the stone.
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>Any input is greatly appreciated!
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>Nan
try using linsseed oil when i use to build fireplaces that is what i used to
clean
the slate or marble used for the hearths it also brings out the original
colour
george
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| On Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:03:41 GMT, "teleidwen" <u35264@uwe> wrote:
>Nan wrote:
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>try using linsseed oil when i use to build fireplaces that is what i used to
>clean
>the slate or marble used for the hearths it also brings out the original
>colour
>george
Thanks for the idea, George. I might give that a try!
Nan
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