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Dry Ice Blasting Cleaning Blog

January 3, 2025

Dry Ice Blasting Leaves Historic Building Ready for Its Makeover

The three-story building at 500 N. LaSalle St. has undergone numerous makeovers since its days as a powerhouse for Chicago’s once bustling network of cable cars. The building, designated a Chicago landmark in 2002, has… Read more
November 14, 2024

Dry Ice Blasting for Safe & Effective Fin Fan Tube Cleaning

Fin fan tubes are essential equipment for power plants, petrochemical plants and oil refineries, but they pose a challenge when it comes to keeping them clean and operating at peak efficiency. Their outdoor location leaves… Read more
Power plant at twilight
August 13, 2024

Dry Ice Blasting Provides the Right Touch for Restoration of Original Tin Ceiling

Classic American tin ceilings can be the crown jewel of a historic restoration project, but salvaging the fragile plates of stamped metal from beneath layers of lead paint can be challenging. Traditional blasting methods can… Read more
Lead paint removal for historic restoration
July 1, 2024

Petrochemical & Power Plant Needs Drive Gulf Coast Expansion for Polar Clean

With special expertise serving the petrochemical and power generation industries, Polar Clean is expanding its footprint along the Gulf Coast. With the relocation of team members from our Indiana headquarters, along with a planned investment… Read more
Oil refinery
May 29, 2024

“The Best Paint Prep” a Paint Rep Had Ever Seen: Below Decks Paint Removal Project Leaves Lakeside Vessel Ready for its Makeover

When a docked construction and excavation barge needed a new coat of paint below decks, the project manager turned to Polar Clean. With 30,000 square feet of wall, ceiling and floor panels covered in multiple… Read more
Construction barge

Frequently Asked Questions

What is dry ice blasting?

Dry ice blasting is a non-abrasive, nonflammable and nonconductive cleaning method that is environmentally friendly. The process uses a variety of sizes of dry ice products, including rice sized dry ice pellets, nuggets, and shaved block ice. Unlike other types of blasting media, dry ice blasting leaves no secondary waste to be cleaned up, and does not utilize water or chemicals in the process.
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When is dry ice blasting a good fit?

Dry ice blasting is a useful and effective option for applications where the use of water, chemicals or collateral media would introduce unnecessary hazards or complications, or where abrasive blasting options create an unacceptable risk of damage.
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Can dry ice blasting remove paint?

There is no one-size-fits-all solution for paint removal. The effectiveness of any method or combination of methods will depend on factors that include the age and condition of the substrate, the thickness of paint layers and whether the paint is lead-based.
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How much does dry ice blasting cost?

The cost of dry ice blasting can vary depending on square footage, type of material being cleaned, the amount of dry ice needed, the complexity and location of the job, and the desired outcome. Depending on the application, dry ice blasting is often a cheaper alternative than other forms of blasting: it is fast, requires less downtime and often eliminates the need for extra steps including repainting or reconditioning surfaces. Additionally, there is no need to clean up secondary waste, since no media (e.g. sand or water) remains after the process. Learn more >