Blanc de Meudon (Calcium Carbonate) – Natural Cleaning & Window Whitening Powder

Regular price € 6,90

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Blanc de Meudon, also known as calcium carbonate, is a naturally occurring mineral powder extracted from natural quarries. For generations it has been valued as a gentle, eco-friendly household ingredient for cleaning, polishing, decorating, and traditional DIY projects.

Its fine texture makes it a mild abrasive that effectively removes dirt, stains, and oxidation while respecting delicate surfaces. It polishes stainless steel, silver, copper, brass, marble, glass, ceramic, chrome, and many other hard surfaces without scratching, leaving them clean with a natural shine.

One of its most appreciated traditional uses is creating a removable window whitening coating. Mixed with water into a smooth paste and applied to exterior windows, it forms a temporary white layer that reflects sunlight. This traditional technique has long been used on greenhouses and is increasingly popular for helping reduce solar heat entering homes during hot summer months. Depending on the building, window orientation, and sun exposure, users may notice a more comfortable indoor temperature while still allowing diffused natural light to enter.

Blanc de Meudon is also widely used for creative projects, homemade paints, festive window decorations, natural fillers, and whitening pigments.

Made from 100% naturally derived calcium carbonate, it is biodegradable, non-toxic, and free from nanoparticles, making it an environmentally friendly addition to every home.

Benefits

  • 100% natural calcium carbonate
  • Gentle cleaning without scratching
  • Cleans and polishes stainless steel, silver, copper, brass and chrome
  • Restores shine to glass, mirrors, marble and ceramic
  • Ideal for making traditional window whitening paste
  • Helps reflect sunlight when applied to windows during summer
  • Suitable for homemade natural cleaning products
  • Can be used as a natural whitening pigment
  • Excellent for festive window decorations
  • Biodegradable
  • Non-toxic
  • Free from nanoparticles
More information

🌿What is Blanc de Meudon?

Blanc de Meudon is an ultra-fine natural calcium carbonate powder named after the historic chalk quarries of Meudon near Paris, France. It has been used for centuries in households, workshops, restoration, decorating, and traditional painting techniques.

Its very fine particle size makes it an effective cleaner and polish without being overly abrasive.

🌿Traditional Window Whitening

A long-standing European tradition is to mix Blanc de Meudon with water and brush it onto exterior windows.

Once dry, it forms a removable white coating that:

- reflects part of the sun's rays
- reduces solar heat entering through glass
- helps create a cooler indoor environment during hot weather
- washes away easily with water

This method has traditionally been used on greenhouses and is now increasingly used on homes during summer heatwaves.

The cooling effect depends on factors such as:

- window orientation
- amount of direct sunlight
- glass type
- climate
- thickness of the applied coating

🌿Surfaces Suitable For:
- Stainless steel
- Glass
- Mirrors
- Marble
- Granite
- Ceramic
- Porcelain
- Chrome
- Brass
- Copper
- Silver
- Silverware
- Tin
- Decorative objects
- Painted crafts
- Window glass

Always test first on an inconspicuous area.

Usage tips

🌿1. Cleaning & Polishing Paste

Mix:
- 1 tablespoon Blanc de Meudon
- Add water gradually until a smooth creamy paste forms.

- Apply using a soft cloth or sponge.
- Rub gently using circular motions.
- Allow to dry slightly if desired.
- Buff with a clean microfiber cloth.

🌿2. Natural Glass & Mirror Polish

- Prepare a creamy paste.
- Apply a thin layer.
- Let dry.
- Buff with a dry microfiber cloth for a streak-free finish.

🌿3. Traditional Summer Window Whitening
For reducing summer heat, apply the Blanc de Meudon mixture to the outside of clean windows. The dried coating reflects part of the sun's rays before they pass through the glass, helping reduce solar heat gain and create a more comfortable indoor environment.

Mix:
- 1 part Blanc de Meudon
- ½ part water

until a smooth paint-like consistency is obtained.

Apply a thin, even coat to the outside of clean windows using:
- a wide brush
- roller
- sponge

Allow to dry completely.

The white coating reflects sunlight while still allowing diffused daylight into the room.

When no longer needed, simply wash away with water.

🌿4. Festive Window Decorations

Mix with water to create a paint-like consistency.

Paint directly onto windows using brushes, stencils, or stamps.

Ideal for:
- Christmas
- Easter
- Halloween
- Children's crafts

Removes easily with water.

🌿5. Homemade Chalk Paint

Blanc de Meudon can be used as a natural mineral ingredient when making traditional chalk paints and decorative finishes.

Natural Cleaners
  • Bathroom cleaners
  • Floors
  • Kitchen cleaners
  • Multipurpose cleaners
  • Stain removal
  • Windows & mirrors cleaners
Composition

- 100% Calcium Carbonate (Blanc de Meudon)
- 100% natural origin
- 100% biodegradable
- Non-toxic
- Free from nanoparticles

Precautions

- Keep dry after opening.
- Store in a dry place.
- Avoid inhaling dust during handling.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Avoid contact with eyes.
- Do not use on acid-sensitive surfaces without testing first.
- Always test on a small hidden area before treating valuable materials.

Volume

500 g