How to clean and polish bronze head stones in a cemetery???

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I'm not sure if they have faded, don't think they have any green on them?? Surely someone has come across this problem???

William · Answer

General Purpose Bronze Cleaner: Salt, Vinegar, and Flour. Dissolve 1 teaspoon salt in 1 cup white vinegar. Add enough flour to make a paste. Apply paste to bronze and let sit for 15 minutes to 1 hour. Rinse with clean, warm water, and polish dry. You can spray with a UV protective clear coat to slow down the oxidation process.

MN Mom · Answer

First check with the management of the cemetery to be sure you're allowed to clean as some properties have restrictions on maintaining memorials. There are numerous tutorials online and many articles I've read discourage using household cleaners like 409, liquid Lysol, Mr. Clean etc. A mild soap and water, a soft scrub with a cotton cloth and a really good rinse should do the trick. Wipe dry.

Bev Wintrup · Answer

i think brass usually has a laquer on it when used outside .perhaps you could speak with a monumental mason to be sure.

Ovidiucro · Answer

Toothpaste and a buffer.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Buffing with regular toothpaste for sure will remove the green and make the head stones shiny again.

Susie Rufener · Answer

After contacting the cemetery to make sure it is ok to clean this, I would check with a headstone company and ask them how to best maintain the bronze marker.

Nita Weimer · Answer

To maintain a bronze headstone, my father taught me to dry brush off any debris first. Then, spray with WD40 and rub in with a cloth. Can also use a paintbrush to get in between letters. We did this twice a year.

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