How to Clean Granite Monuments
Granite monuments are quite popular due to the beauty of the natural material, as well as the durability. A granite monument will last for many years. Although this material is long-lasting, it can become dirty and dingy over time if not properly cared for. It is important to clean a granite monument regularly to keep it from discoloring.
Supply List
- Spray bottle
- Plastic spatula
- Towel
- Dish soap
- Baking soda
- Scrub brush
- Toothbrush
- Bucket
- Water
- Fill a standard household spray bottle with clean water, and replace the top tightly.
- Fill a bucket with 2 gallons of water and 1 teaspoon of dish detergent. Do not use harsh cleaners on granite, as they can damage and discolor the surface of the monument.
- Spray down the surface of the monument with the spray bottle. Be sure that you have wet the entire surface of the monument.
- Wait for 5 minutes so that the water can loosen the dirt and debris.
- Use a toothbrush dipped in the cleaning solution you have made to clean the lettering on the monument.
- Use a plastic spatula to help remove any large stuck-on debris on the surface of the monument.
- Dip a scrub brush into the bucket of cleaning solution you have prepared, and apply this cleaner to the monument.
- Clean the monument in a circular motion until the entire surface of the monument has been thoroughly cleaned.
- Rinse the granite monument thoroughly using the spray bottle filled with water. Be sure to remove all soap from the surface of the monument.
- Dry the monument using a clean towel to remove any remaining soap or water that remains on the surface of the monument.