Genealogists and anyone else interested in preserving cemetery tombstones and other objects exposed to the weather should become familiar with D/2 Biological Solution. It is useful for cleaning tombstones without causing any damage to the stone.
The solution is safe for use and does not harm the tombstone. Even the highly-respected Association for Gravestone Studies recommends the product in the organization’s FAQs (Frequently-Asked Questions) at https://www.gravestonestudies.org/knowledge-center/faq-s#faqnoanchor:
“Treat a wet gravestone with D/2 Biological Solution, scrub into a lather using a plastic bristle brush, and smooth the lather into the inscription to make the letters more readable. Afterward, rinse the stone thoroughly.”
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I had posted on Dick Eastman’s blog (Wanda in PA!), saw you post and followed your link. I have used D/2 and it really is amazing. I use it full strength in a spray bottle, on a wet stone, but a little goes a LONG way! I’ve used it on 4 headstones so far and have way over 3/4 of a gallon left. Also, when you are brushing/scrubbing a truly dirty, lichen covered, filty stone, beware that it will splatter back on you and that gook is nasty. I had it splattered all over my clothes and arms, so just a heads up! (It did wash out of my clothes though, with no special treating or anything).
D/2 does make a huge difference and is WELL worth the price!
Wanda in PA!
Hi Wanda. I just now saw your comment and thank you greatly for commenting. I would like your permission to post your comment on my facebook group “Preserving Ohio’s Cemeteries” which is a closed group. We do have some professionals in the group who use D/2 and we are always looking for further endorsements of it. I also have an Ohio cemetery preservation blog: http://www.limesstones.blogspot.com. Many thanks again for posting, and I have approved your comment.
Yes, you certainly may use my comment on your Facebook group. (If possible, first please correct my spelling of “you post” to your post, and “filty” to filthy!)
I bought my D/2 from LimeWorks.us and had sent them some before/after photos of the first stone I cleaned with D/2. They posted them on their Facebook page. I was surprised, as first, that it received 11 shares but then, the more I thought about it, the photos really do show just how amazing D/2 cleans! Here is the link, in case you’d like to take a look at them: https://www.facebook.com/LimeWorks.us/posts/627601950661617
If anyone has any questions about anything, just let me know. I’m not affiliated with D/2 or LimeWorks, just someone who is trying to preserve my ancestor’s headstones and their history so they won’t be forgotten.
Wanda in PA!
ps – I will definitely check out your Facebook page and blog! (I just saw that your FB page is closed but please let me know of any responses 🙂 I may join to lurk and learn new things (since I’m not from Ohio) if that’s okay. My name on Facebook is “Wary Wanderer”.
Hi Wanda, you certainly can ask to join Preserving Ohio’s Cemeteries as we have folks from KY and NY as well. Thank you for all of your wonderful comments.