In accordance with the wishes of

The Adams Family Trust

This trust provides for the cleaning and annual maintenance of the monument and headstones located in the Adams family plot at Maplewood Cemetery, Durham, North Carolina. 

Preserving History with Care

Monument & Headstone Restoration

The monument and headstones were originally covered with lichen, mold, dust, and dirt, obscuring their natural character and historical detail.

They were gently cleaned using D/2 Biological Cleaner — a non-toxic solution trusted for preservation across historic landmarks and cemeteries.

In just a few days, the stones appeared remarkably improved and will continue to whiten naturally with exposure to sun and rainfall.

Early Spring Monument Cleaning

A Family Plot Restored

Our client reached out for the seasonal cleaning of several flat headstones within their family plot. Alongside those, they also requested that the large central monument be professionally cleaned and restored to its former dignity.

With the arrival of spring, we carefully treated each surface using trusted, non-invasive methods, ensuring that both delicate engravings and stone textures were preserved.

Continue scrolling to see photos and results from this beautiful renewal project.

A Monument in Need of Care

Restoring Beauty Beneath the Green

The monument had endured years of algae, biological growth, and creeping vines that slowly overtook its surface and concealed its original stonework.

Through gentle, preservation-safe techniques, we carefully removed the overgrowth — revealing the dignity and craftsmanship of the monument beneath.

Cleaning the pillars with their intricate designs took considerable time and care. Using a combination of D/2 Biological Cleaner and plenty of elbow grease, we were able to safely lift years of biological buildup.

In the photo below, you can see the D/2 in action during its “blush stage”—where organic growth temporarily turns orange as the cleaner begins breaking it down.

Scroll down to see the transformation unfold.

Here is the completed project just a couple of weeks after cleaning. The monument will continue to turn whiter over time as the D/2 Biological Cleaner works with sunshine and rain to gently restore the stone’s natural appearance. 

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Rural family plot along Highway 64 in Wake County, NC

Ongoing Restoration Work

Maplewood Cemetery – Durham, NC   |   Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery
Summer 2023

Currently working on several family plots at both cemeteries. Below are some of the headstones requested by families to be cleaned and preserved.