Is it permissible to use diluted bleach? Anna -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Richard Berkheiser Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 3:13 PM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: [PD-LIFE] Tombstone Reading Hi List: I just read an article and thought I would pass it on. They said to make worn tombstones writings more legible to brush off dust etc. then use a squirt bottle of water. One time when we visited a Massachusetts grave yard and I took pictures in the rain the tombstones were very legible. I wish I had thought of all this on my past summer trip to Berks Co graveyards! Sally -------------------- Hope everyone is having a great Labor Day Weekend. :-) I'll have to go back into my files, but as long as you're not using a chemical based product its OK. Its not recommended to do any rubbings on the stone of any kind as it further deteriorates the already fragile and worn inscription. The approach that works best for me is taking a picture of the inscription with a good digital camera or a high end 35 mm camera. I use a Cannon AE-1 that my parents bought me in 1981. Another way is using a mirror reflecting on the inscription. I do have a question for anyone that might know. What's the safest way to remove moss and mildew from a tombstone? I've encountered this on numerous trips to cemeteries with my ancestor's stones covered in the stuff. Thanks! Rick B ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Anna, I do not believe it is permissible to use bleach because it contains an acid which will further erode the stone. Mary ----- Original Message ----- From: Del Bristol To: 'Richard Berkheiser' ; padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 4:54 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Tombstone Reading Is it permissible to use diluted bleach? Anna -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Richard Berkheiser Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 3:13 PM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: [PD-LIFE] Tombstone Reading Hi List: I just read an article and thought I would pass it on. They said to make worn tombstones writings more legible to brush off dust etc. then use a squirt bottle of water. One time when we visited a Massachusetts grave yard and I took pictures in the rain the tombstones were very legible. I wish I had thought of all this on my past summer trip to Berks Co graveyards! Sally -------------------- Hope everyone is having a great Labor Day Weekend. :-) I'll have to go back into my files, but as long as you're not using a chemical based product its OK. Its not recommended to do any rubbings on the stone of any kind as it further deteriorates the already fragile and worn inscription. The approach that works best for me is taking a picture of the inscription with a good digital camera or a high end 35 mm camera. I use a Cannon AE-1 that my parents bought me in 1981. Another way is using a mirror reflecting on the inscription. I do have a question for anyone that might know. What's the safest way to remove moss and mildew from a tombstone? I've encountered this on numerous trips to cemeteries with my ancestor's stones covered in the stuff. Thanks! Rick B ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message