Grave maintenance.

kbell

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!

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.

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.

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.