Headstone

[Footbath]

Can anyone suggest an effective way of cleaning a marble headstone?

[Buenchico]

The Oregon Historic Cemeteries Association seems to have the answer:
http://www.oregoncemeteries.org/cleaning_marble_gravesto nes_ii.htm

Chris

[thikasabrik]

I have read the posted link, which is brilliant but I would like to add my own note. The article says never to use bleach on marble. I would disagree with this because if the marble is badly marked then bleach is the only substance that will clean it. After the initial cleanup, you can keep the marble looking good with a very regular clean with a soft brush and warm water.

This may make me sound like scrooge, but when the gold lettering on my mum's headstone started fading and peeling off, I was quoted a small fortune to have it sorted professionally. I bought a small can of gold paint and an artist's brush and touch up the lettering myself as and when it needs it.

[honkytonkgal]

try baby wipes i use these on a black granite headstone gets all the marks off.

[Footbath]

Thanks for all the advice,I will try the baby wipes first-it sounds too easy but worth a go.

[Honey pot]

You could try contacting people who sell fire places because the old victorian fire place surrounds were often marble and they seem to sell them in pretty good nic.