FACILITY SERVICES / 03 · DRY ICE BLASTING

A different approach to difficult buildup.

Explore dry ice blasting for selected equipment and facility surfaces where a water-based cleaning method may not be the right fit.

Exceptional Results Meets Environmental Responsibility

National Warehouse Cleaning is proud to offer dry ice blasting services that offer maximal effectiveness without taking a toll on the environment. Since dry ice is simply solidified carbon dioxide, there is no residual debris leftover after the process; the dry ice simply sublimates directly into CO2 gas which is then pumped out of the building.

Dry ice blasting achieves the same results - if not better - as traditional cleaning processes that use toxic cleansers and hazardous solvents. We are proud to provide our clients with a way to make every inch of their warehouse shine with the knowledge that their actions haven’t damaged our environment.

Our Approach

The process of dry ice blasting is somewhat comparable to sandblasting, minus the abrasive side effects and mess. Our trained technicians direct small pellets of dry ice through a pressurized air stream, and when released the technique achieves top-notch cleaning results for delicate electronics, motors and other areas of the structure not conducive to be cleaned with water.

Since dry ice is the solidified, frozen version of carbon dioxide, it melts when it makes contact with the warmer surface and imparts some of its gaseous qualities. The pellets rapidly expand and absorb into the surface, instantly loosening the unwanted surface materials. This process, called “thermal stress,” causes oil, dirt, debris, paint, and a spectrum of other adhesives to flake off more easily, yielding a superior result for your space. It can even be used around active electrical systems, providing added convenience and advantage to the cleaning process.

Dry ice blasting offer a clean, cost-effective, and efficient way to revitalize your space. The process doesn’t leave any residual debris or grit, and the final outcome is exceptional. Simple as that.

Electrical safety comes first.

The original service description is not permission to clean exposed energized parts. Electrical isolation, lockout/tagout and verification must be addressed before work; any permitted exception requires the appropriate qualified personnel and protective work practices. See OSHA electrical work-practice requirements. The site-specific plan must also address ventilation, surface compatibility and collection of removed contaminants.

How We Use Dry Ice Blasting

We employ dry ice blasting to remove oil, dirt, contaminants, hazardous residue, paint, and a range of other substances from the interior and exterior surfaces of warehouses. National Warehouse Cleaning also utilizes the process to clean electric motors and high-voltage panels. The process can be used around live electrical systems without posing a fire risk or a threat to employees, making it ideal to clean those problem areas that have been neglected for years simply because you didn’t know how to approach it.

Why We Prefer Dry Ice Blasting

Why choose dry ice blasting over sand, water or steam blasting? Unlike sand blasting, our approach requires no cleanup of residual debris. It also achieves exceptional results without running the risk of inflicting permanent damage on the surface below the problem area. Both water and steam blasting requires a lengthy dry time and can sometimes leave behind moisture, which can result in an outbreak of mold or mildew. None of these are considerations when you choose dry ice blasting.

Long story short: You get better results with dry ice blasting, and you don’t run the risk of having to deal with collateral damage.

National Warehouse Cleaning can transform those “problem areas” into clean spaces using dry ice blasting. This method, which is as effective as it is environmentally responsible, offers unparalleled results that will efficiently restore the aesthetics and health of your warehouse.

The method follows the application.

National Warehouse Cleaning offers dry ice blasting as a specialty cleaning option for warehouse surfaces and equipment. The starting point is an assessment of the material, the buildup, and the conditions surrounding the work area.

Tell us what needs to be removed and what must be protected. Equipment details, coatings, access limitations, and your available work window help determine whether this service belongs in the project.

The proposed scope should address ventilation, equipment isolation, surface compatibility, and collection of dislodged material. Dry ice blasting is not presented as a blanket approval to clean energized equipment or as a substitute for a site-specific work plan.

No single cleaning method is the best choice for every application. The surface, coating, contaminant, and equipment requirements should be reviewed before a recommendation is made.

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ASSESS BEFORE SELECTING

Start with the surface.

  • What material needs to be removed?
  • What surface or equipment is affected?
  • Are there manufacturer restrictions?
  • What access and work windows exist?
  • What must remain protected?
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