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September 21, 2022Simply mix white vinegar and salt together until it forms a paste, then apply to the grave marker. Wait a few minutes, then scrub and wash away the paste. The oxidation should be gone.
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- Can you clean tarnished bronze? Clean that Bronze: Add white vinegar to the flour/salt mixture, using a few drops at a time until a soft paste forms (should be the consistency of toothpaste). Apply the paste to your bronze item using your hands (with the rubber gloves) or with a small polishing cloth.
- How long will a bronze plaque last? If water or salt are present on the surface of a grave marker for too long, they will begin breaking down the clear coat and the bronze. We recommend cleaning your marker every 3-6 months to remove unwanted elements from the surface.
- How do you clean grave markers? It should never be the intent to make a grave marker look “new”. Even with the most careful technique, cleaning may accelerate deterioration or cause loss of original material. Only use soft brushes and gentle cleaners, such as water or a non-ionic cleaner (neutral pH of 7).
- "Can you clean a bronze grave marker?" Vinegar and salt: This easy, simple solution can be cobbled together with ingredients you can find in your home. Simply mix white vinegar and salt together until it forms a paste, then apply to the grave marker. Wait a few minutes, then scrub and wash away the paste. The oxidation should be gone.
- What's the cheapest way to clean brass? Apply a small amount of toothpaste with a clean cloth to your brass. Allow it to sit for a few minutes before rinsing with cold water. Mix together 1/2 cup of vinegar, a teaspoon of salt, and a sprinkling of flour until it forms a paste. Spread the mixture on the brass and allow it to sit for a few minutes.
- Which lasts longer bronze or granite? Granite grave markers that are well maintained can last for up to 500 years! If you want a gravestone that will last for generations, bronze is the way to go.
