Is vinegar safe to use on a headstone?
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Memorial Guardian London
“No. Vinegar is acidic and will etch and dissolve the surface of marble, limestone and sandstone, leaving a permanent frosted, pitted finish and softened lettering. "Natural" does not mean safe for stone — keep all acids well away from a memorial.”
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