4 Unexpected Uses for Dry Ice Blasting
Dry ice blasting can remove just about any dirt from any surface.
Dry ice blasting is a cleaning method that is growing in popularity, and for good reason. As opposed to sandblasting, glass bead blasting, and other means, dry ice does not risk damage to the object it cleans. It is non-abrasive, environmentally-friendly, and needs no clean up afterward. Blasting frozen carbon dioxide also takes up far less time than washing through elbow grease alone. For these reasons, dry ice blasting turns out to be the perfect cleaning solution in four unexpected areas.
Cleaning Classic Cars
Dry ice isn’t only used to clean equipment in factories. It is the way that classic car owners can renew the underside of their automotive beauties. Loading a specifically-designed machine with dry ice pellets, professionals can blast the bottom of a car and behold all the years of hardened grime, oil, and roadkill wipe cleanly off to reveal the shiny finish underneath.
Removing Fire and Smoke Damage
Dry ice is already a tool for putting out fires, as it is what some fire extinguishers contain. It can help out with the cleanup of fire and smoke damage further through dry ice blasting. The piercing cold of frozen carbon dioxide is powerful enough to remove the seemingly permanent stains of soot from wooden beams, brick, and other parts of the damaged house.
Removing Mold and Mildew
Even concerning the other extreme of damage from water, mold, and mildew, dry ice once again comes to the rescue. Mold thrives on warm, wet, and dark conditions. A shot of dry ice can blow the spores right out of their secret abode and free the space from the smells and effects of mildew too. Older homes and newer homes alike can absorb gallons of moisture over time, leading to hazardous health risks from mold growth. Even if the mold has buried itself into wood paneling, dry ice blasting can remove every particle from every crevice.
Cleaning Any Hard Surface
Dry ice blasting is often used for cleaning equipment of all kinds. It is amazing how many applications this entails. Not only does dry ice blasting benefit the medical equipment industry, but also the food equipment, aerospace and aviation, electronics, and plastics fields as well. If there is anything that has hardened dirt and hard-to-reach places, dry ice blasting is the solution.
Dry Ice For All Your Needs
Dry Ice Corp is the largest regional supplier of dry ice and related products in the Northeastern United States. Our dry ice is fresh and delivered right to your doorstep. We are happy to help you determine the best way to ship your goods, whether you have a huge amount of cookies or a single pie, and help you select the perfect amount of dry ice for the job. Give us a call at (201) 767-3200 or contact us online for a quote. To connect with us online, be sure to follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.
