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Dry Ice Blasting Cleaning Blog

February 28, 2023

New Guide: Why Use Dry Ice Blasting?

At first glance, hardened deposits on heat exchanger tube bundles, fire-damaged ceiling joists and glue-covered laminate machines may seem to have little in common. Look deeper, though, and you’ll uncover a common thread: each scenario… Read more
Why Use Dry Ice Blasting Guide
February 13, 2023

Dry Ice Blasting for Fire Restoration Featured in Restoration & Remediation Magazine

Restoration companies who have discovered the advantages of dry ice blasting for cleaning the soot and stains that fires leave behind cite its effectiveness for delicate surfaces, speed and mess-free application. Two restoration company professionals… Read more
Dry Ice Blasting Fire Damage Before & After
February 8, 2023

Historic South Bend Armory Restoration Gets the Polar Clean Touch

On the east bank of South Bend, overlooking the St. Joseph River and across the street from the city’s Farmers Market, there stands a tidy, chimney-stacked, red brick building. The building is (most recently) called… Read more
February 7, 2023

How Dry Ice Blasting Restored an Apartment Building Pummeled by Dual Blazes

When an electrical fire damaged the left side of a 12-unit apartment building in southern Indiana in 2021, residents and responders likely thought the worst was behind them. But before the restoration was completed, a… Read more
Fire Restoration
February 1, 2023

Dry Ice Blasting for CNC Machines

CNC machines are something of a paradox; they marry two things that theoretically shouldn’t co-mingle but end up working together in perfect harmony: delicate electrical components and the hallmarks of heavy industry, including drill heads,… Read more
CNC Machine

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 >