Keep you loved ones memorial standing tall and shining bright by taking the time to visit it at least once a year to do clean up and maintenance.
Over time debris and hardwater can build up on the headstone.
Grasses and weeds can creep up and over take the grave site.
Fortunately, managing these problems can be quick and simple.
Whenever you visit a grave and plan on doing work there, you should always inform the management.
They may even help you or offer supplies.
I like to go at times when it is not to busy as I don't want to disturb others visits.
Sometimes I may have to bring a small weedeater and they can be noisy.
Just be respectful if others are in the area.
You can cut back grasses and weeds with garden shears or if needed and okay with the management use a weed-eater.
Be sure and bag up and remove all debris when you finish this task.
When you clean the headstone bring a nylon or natural bristle brush to scrub off bird dropping, cobwebs, and dirt.
If the stone looks stained or dull due to hardwater or other types of decay you will need to take more serious efforts at restoring it's shine.
First you will need to determine the make-up of the stone and then what materials and supplies are suitable and safe for that type of substance be it granite, marble, limestone, or bronze.
Be careful when using chemical cleaner that they do not leach into the soil and kill vegetation.
Also I recommend that you test any type of cleaner on a small area of the stone before applying it to the entire face.
Always when leaving a grave after cleaning it, be sure and collect everything you came with and any trash you might find.
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