Stonework and Headstone Cleaning

Looking after stonework

When first installed, stonework looks amazing, but sadly over time the combination of the porous nature of the stone and the great British weather it forms an ideal breeding ground for growth to occur. This not only looks unsightly, but can start to cause damage to the stone ruining it’s appearance and leading to potentially an expensive replacement.

At MJL Cleaning we have carried out research into techniques and invested in the latest equipment to carry out effective cleaning of stonework and headstones.

Professional knowledge and equipment

We use our superheated water system to gently remove dirt and growth from the stonework or headstone. Working at temperatures of upto 150 degrees not only allows us to work at a lower pressure so we do not cause any damage to the stonework, but it will also kill off any growth in the pores. This has the affect of removing the growth cycle, meaning that it takes more time for anything to start growing back, allowing the stonework to stay cleaner for a longer period. This system is also more environmentally friendly.

Sometimes, if circumstances allow it, we might have to use chemicals to help carry out the cleaning process. We can use them on their own or along side the superheated system.

Rest assured that whatever process or chemical we use will be correct for the job, environment and circumstances involved and the utmost care will be taken with whatever stone work is being cleaned.
We also have equipment to be able to clean at height, whether it is via our mobile scaffold towers or extendable poles, so there should be no need for the hire of any scaffolding.

If required, we can supply risk assessments, method statements and Public liability insurance documents.

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