Orvus versus D/2 Comparison

This is a short tutorial on the differences between Orvus Water Paste and D/2 Biological Solution - both used for cleaning gravestones. Spoiler alert: Orvus is a lot cheaper, but is used for a specific need.
D/2 Biological Solution - Use on Biologic Growth
No Mixing, use as is.
Cleans 2-5 gravestones.
Available at atlaspreservation.com
Orvus Water Activated Paste - Use on Black Tar-Like Pollution
1 quart distilled water
1 ounce of Orvus paste (2 Tablespoons)
Mix in plastic bowl then pour into a spray bottle using a funnel.
Cleans 2-5 gravestones.
Available at www.tractorsupply.com And online from Amazon

[@michelledenise5096]

Orvus is also sold in small bottles as “Quilt Soap”… it is so gentle it is recommended for cleaning antique fabrics and lace. So if you don’t think you’ll ever use up that big jug, you need to look for these other uses! Plus of course it is a horse cleaner, that’s the original use, so you could buy a horse. 😂

[@sandywhite4042]

Where can I buy,this product? I've never heard of it. I'm trying to find a good one to clean Family Stones

[@rickcamacho9079]

Excellent video full of great information. Many thanks.

[@Miss_Loving]

Wonder information and great tips. Thank you. 😊

[@Joy-zi2fo]

Thank you! This is great info to have.

[@stonecoldrestorations4591]

Thanks - great info!

[@BettyGlocker]

Thank you for this!!

[@BrianandChristine1210]

Super helpful! Thank you sir!

[@Headstoneman]

I use these two material together… prewash with Orvus and water then treat with D/2… great results!

[@HappierHeadstones]

I know you do!😅👍

[@juliaweber212]

Thank you for your information

[@bcspride]

Thank you.

[@cindyallison2528]

Thank you. I'm looking to start a grave maintenance service. Looking for the best solvent.

[@Headstoneman]

D/2 is the best! There are some others that work pretty well too though! Just remember not to use anything too acidic or too alkaline

[@c.a.g.3130]

Just FYI, the VA recommends Ivory Liquid as an alternative.

[@DiverCTH]

Thanks for the explanation of Black Goo. I've got an excess of D/2 for my needs and have been using it in the no-scrub method for years. Does the Orvis work in a no-scrub method, or does it require manual scrubbing for best results?

[@PhotoTree]

Unfortunately, the 'no-scrub' method does NOT work on of the Black Goo I described. It is like a tar. Once you let Orvus or D/2 soak for a while, you can take thicker portions off with plastic putty knife, but it rolls or balls up. The main layer is still there. Literally think of some tar, as in roofing or road tar. A solvent would probably take care of it, but that is a NO NO on stones. Both Orvus and D/2 slowly dissolve it with the (safe) detergents in them, but does require some vigorous scrubbing. Another one of the UA-cam videos show this pretty good. Good luck!

[@MSDOGS1976]

I have just a little black goo on a couple of head markers. Are there any at home remedies that might do the job?

[@mrmusiclover4178]

How about Wet and Forget? It is a bit less expensive than D/2.

[@Brandr1]

How do you feel about Wet It and Forget it> AND....could a person use the Orvis for major cleaning and then come back and hit it with the D or the Wet and Forget.

[@PhotoTree]

Wet and Forget is not meant for fragile (gravestones) stones. Best for sidewalks, brick, etc which can be replaced. It is harsh and has harmful chemicals to marble and granite. I don't have direct quotes from labs at hand, but I know the National Parks System does not approve of it. Good question though, I get it a lot because W&F is readily available in the home improvement stores, which gives you a hint of its application.

[@HappierHeadstones]

@@PhotoTree W&F is now approved by the National Cemetery Ass., however, personally I have found it useless and am going to spray stuff around my home in hopes that it works better here.

[@gregb2830]

Why not cut D2 at a 35/65 (with water) and use that as a cleaning agent..? Yes, the cost is higher, but the results are outstanding

[@Headstoneman]

D/2 works best at full strength. Diluting it does nothing but lessen the amount of material you are putting on the stone, and that negatively affects the effectiveness of the solution on biological growth.

[@PreppingAngel]

Whats the difference in D/2 Biological Solution and Wet & Forget?

[@DiverCTH]

D/2 is more heavily tested and has been around longer. Wet & Forget is marketed more towards building maintenance, so it hasn't undergone the same vetting process that D/2 has.

[@conniecompton6449]

How do I get in touch with u.

[@wichitagenealogicalsociety198]

You can send an email to [e-mail]. Sorry for the delay, just saw this.