In a message dated 12/5/05 11:39:03 AM Eastern Standard Time, gravefinder2003@yahoo.com writes: > Information on accepted cleaning methods can be found at: The > Indiana Pioneer Cemetery Restoration Project, > http://www.rootsweb.com/~inpcrp/, The Association for Gravestone > Studies, http://www.gravestonestudies.org/, Saving Graves, > http://www.savinggraves.com, The Chicora Foundation, > http://chicora.org/cemetery_preservation.htm, Connecticut Gravestone > Network, http://www.ctgravestones.com/Conservation/cleaning.htm, and the > book A Graveyard Preservation Primer by Lynette Strangstad, available > from Amazon.com. > > > Rhonda Stoffer > Head of Indiana History and Genealogy Services > Marion Public Library > > > Rhonda, An " Old" Stone mason {I'm 72] gave me 8 ounces of "Rutlands Brick And Stone Cleaner" Code 83. Directions: Rutland Brick and Stone Cleaner, Concentrated. A concentrated formula for hard to remove baked on soot and creosote deposits on brick and stone Fireplaces. The Formula for the really tough problem jobs. DIRECTIONS: Have a stiff bristled scrub brush, soft cloths and a pail of potable water handy. Spray Rutland Brick And Stone Cleaner liberally on area to be cleaned. Wet brush and scrub vigorously to clean deep inside pores. Rinse with clean water. Repeat if necessary. CAUTION: Contains strong solvent. Wear Rubber gloves when using. Do not get in eyes. Do not take internally. Contains no added Phosphorus. For more information, Contact: Rutland Products Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 I haven't had a chance to try it out on a test stone yet, but he said it would clean stone without damaging it. This remains to be seen by me. If it works, I'll be back. Jack Briles jackbriles@aol.Com