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Why Chemical Cleaning Is Safer Than Manual Sanding: Protecting the Integrity of Memorials
Nathan WilliamsOct 16, 2025
When families want to restore a headstone, they’re often faced with two very different approaches: Chemical cleaning, which gently lifts staining and biological growth, and Manual resurfacing or sanding, a method traditionally used by some stone masons. While both can make a memorial look β€œcleaner,” the long-term results β€” and the effect on the stone itself β€” are worlds apart.