[davey c]

I dont suppose anyone out there could tell me what the best thing is to clean a marble headstone with, Without using chemical cleaner is (the council will not let us use these in the cemetry because of the grass , flowers etc) I have been told to mix up bicarb of soda and water, mix to a paste rub in and rinse off Does anyone know if this would work.. Many thanks Dave

[holmesclean]

 For marble, limestone and sandstone, use water and soft bristle brushes, natural or nylon . Granted it doesn't sound like a miracle cleaner and it doesn't happen quickly but with some patience and time this will clean most environmental soiling and lichens from stones. Keep the stone wet at all times; really wet. Where a garden hose is not available, be sure to bring plenty of jugs of water and keep dowsing the stone as you work and, most importantly, flush the stone well when done. Scrub the stone from the bottom up to avoid streaking and further staining.

Regards Tom