Granite and Winter: How to Protect Your Monuments and Remove Rust Stains
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Granite and Winter: How to Protect Your Monuments and Remove Rust Stains
Winter brings its share of challenges when it comes to maintaining burial sites. Beyond the cold, stagnant moisture is the main issue — especially when it seeps beneath plaques, lanterns, or flower boxes. The result? Unsightly rust stains and water infiltration that weakens the stone over time.
At Guangdong Ruiwei Import & Export Co., Ltd, we support our clients in choosing the best materials. To preserve the beauty of your monuments, here are our practical solutions for winter 2025–2026.
1. Protection: Creating a Shield Against Moisture
To prevent water from soaking into the granite and causing frost-related damage, applying a protective treatment is essential.
Recommended products For a professional result, we recommend water- and oil-repellent sealers that allow the stone to breathe while preventing water absorption:
Lithofin MN Fleckstop: The leading solution for full protection without affecting the stone’s appearance.
Akemi Anti-Stain: Ideal for a beading effect on polished or honed granite surfaces.
Starwax Marble & Stone Protector: An effective and affordable option for routine maintenance.
Pro tip: Always apply these products to a perfectly dry surface. If moisture is trapped beneath the sealant, frost may cause internal damage.
2. Rust Stain Treatment: Effective Solutions
Rust often appears in winter as water accumulates beneath metal accessories (flower box stands, photo frames, lantern bases). Here’s how to treat it:
Gentle Method (Surface Stains)
If the stain is new, try this simple home remedy:
Mix baking soda with a little water to create a paste.
Apply to the stain and let sit for 15–20 minutes.
Gently scrub with a soft-bristle brush and rinse thoroughly.
Professional Method (Deep-Set Stains)
For stubborn rust that has penetrated the stone’s pores, use a rust remover specifically for natural stone (such as Lithofin Rost-Ex).
These products chemically dissolve iron oxides so they can be rinsed away without damaging the granite’s polish.
Warning: Never use hydrochloric acid or abrasive cleaners, as they can permanently scratch or burn the stone.
3. Preventive Measures: Stop Rust Before It Forms
To prevent rust from returning each winter, our team at Guangdong Ruiwei Import & Export Co., Ltd recommends these simple steps:
Protective pads: Stick silicone or plastic pads under metal objects.
Elevation: Use risers or supports under flower pots to allow air circulation and prevent water pooling.
Anti-corrosion coating: Apply a protective varnish to the base of metal items before placing them on granite.
The durability of a monument depends primarily on the intrinsic quality of the stone. As a leader in granite export, Guangdong Ruiwei Import & Export Co., Ltd carefully selects granite varieties known for low porosity and high resistance to weathering.
Choosing our granite means investing in a stone that retains its brilliance season after season, even in the harshest climates.
Conclusion
Don’t let winter moisture diminish your tributes. Preventive treatment and regular inspection for rust stains are enough to preserve the beauty of granite for decades.
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