The Piqua Granite and Marble Co., Inc.

Since 1882

Old Marble Memorial Stones

We often get calls about cleaning Marble Memorials.
The Method we use is the same as, what is recommended by, the Monument builders of North America.

Many commercial cleaners will do more harm than good. A stronger cleaner and water solution is not better.

Constant cleaning marble will accelerate the erosion process. Marble is a soft stone.

Remember!
Lots and lots of water, always start with water and finish with a clean water rinsing.

 Soft-bristled plastic, nylon or natural  bristle brushes only.

Cleaning Solution: 1 part white household ammonia and 4 parts water. Be sure to rinse the stones well with clean water in the beginning and at the end. Start at the bottom and work upwards.

_______________

As Marble ages, the inscriptions will become harder to read. Marble is affected by Acid Rain and Acid Rain is slowly dissolving the stone. We suggest replacing these memorials with ones made of granite. Granite is a very Hard Material and shows little or no affect from Acid Rain.

         

Back/Home 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


1.800.338.3340

e-mail:  classic@classicmonuments.com