Basic Gravestone Cleaning Demonstration, Arkansas Historic Preservation Program

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You provide a great service, thank you.

[@ARPreservation]

We love to help people preserve their heritage!

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Thank You for taking the time to share your knowledge.

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Love this video - thanks!

[@ARPreservation]

Thanks for your support. It's important work, as you know.

[@collingibbs8454]

Do you have any recommendations for cleaning tree sap off of a granite marker safely?

[@ARPreservation]

Good Morning: I have consulted with a professional gravestone contractor and she said that you would use warm water and elbow grease. If the gravestone is marble it will be a little more difficult to remove than a polished granite stone. Do not use dishwashing liquid or bleach because these have oils and salts that will stain a marble stone and it will not come back from that. Use a soft bristle brush like a hemp scrub brush or a soft plastic bristle brush. Marble is very fragile and porous, so scrubbing with something hard or metal will slough crystals off and erode the stone. If you have any other questions, you may contact Holly Hope with our office. [e-mail]

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Nice