How do I clean a bronze head stone ?
How do i clean a bronze headstone that is surrounded by marble?
Also, how do I clean a military head stone that has black specs.
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Cleaning memorials is something I would not over-clean.
First, it’s a never-ending chore and second, they should age gracefully- as they are memorials of a time gone by. Bless you for undertaking this effort.
1.) Mask off the marble with painter’s tape & burnish it down tight.
I would use Brasso on it, but first:
If this memorial has a factory patina or a factory coating on it, Brasso will remove that!
2.)
If the headstone is granite, it will tolerate a lot of cleaning. If it is marble or limestone- not so much.
Do not listen to the “vinegar cleans everything crowd” on limestone & marble. It will etch it.
3.)
the black spots are probably a form of lichens or mold.
Soap & water with a very soft brush will go a long way. Bring 2 buckets full of rinse water & old towels to hand dry- that will take off more dirt.
Here is a n article that will help you clean the bronze headstone: http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-restore-and-maintain-a-bronze-headstone/
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/outdoor/q-how-to-clean-and-polish-bronze-head-stones-in-cementary--16011707
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