"What do you use to clean the headstones?"
**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!
BEST PRACTICES: HOW TO RESTORE THE MONUMENTS
OF YOUR OWN FAMILY & LOVED ONES
* ALWAYS remember first and foremost to obtain permission to restore ANY monument (tombstone) that is not a direct family member.. *
The product we use is called D/2 Biological Solution (We use this on Granite, Marble, and Sandstone monuments)... D/2 is what the Government uses for all of our National cemeteries including Arlington...It is safe for the monuments as well as the surrounding environment...
Rinse the stone with water before spraying D/2 on the still damp stone...
Allow it to sit for several minutes while the product begins to break down biological debris...When cleaning, always use a natural or soft nylon brush with a consistency similar to your toothbrush...NEVER use a hard bristle brush...
Periodically rinse it with water before re-applying D/2 and carefully scrubbing as needed to see your progress...
Hand dry with a clean, DRY cotton or microfiber towel... TGC typically brings his own water in 5-gallon containers because not all cemeteries have water readily available...
Finally, spray a light coat of D/2 over the entire monument and allow it to continue to work into the stone... Typically in two or three weeks time the monument will look beautiful...
** We DO NOT SELL D/2 Biological Solution... but we have included the link to our distributor in the caption below the D/2 jug...
NOTE: Enter the code TGC at checkout & receive a discount on your purchase!
