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Grave maintenance.

  • 31-12-2013 10:33pm
    #1
    kbell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,249 ✭✭✭


    Couldn't find an appropriate forum so hoping someone here can help.
    The folks grave is nearing 22 years and in need of a clean up.
    I'm going to replace the stones, but it's the kerb around it that needs a bit of a tidy up.
    Can anyone recommend a method to restore it to decent condition?
    Cheers, mods please move if this isn't an appropriate forum, didn't want to stick it in after hours!


Comments

  • #2
    looksee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,675 ✭✭✭✭looksee


    Is it stone or concrete? Seems to me the best solution would be pressure cleaning, but personally I prefer the 'aged' look of lichen on it. I can totally understand someone else preferring to see it cleaned though.


  • #3
    Oldtree
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,104 ✭✭✭Oldtree


    Have to agree with looksee, the stone is nicely naturally aged. The grave does not look unattended so if it was my decision I would leave the stone alone. It seems to fit nicely within the other graves too. I see ye have a litterbug problem though, some people got no respect.


  • #4
    stoneill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,609 ✭✭✭stoneill


    Personally - I would leave it alone, the aged, lichen encrusted surround looks good.
    However, if you really want to clean it, then a good scrub with a weak bleach solution followed by a power wash.
    A few new bags of stones and a good rake will clean up the grave.


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