Why Use Dry Ice Blasting Over Traditional Blasting Services?
Dry ice blasting is an eco-friendly cleaning method to traditional blasting services with many benefits and uses. Learn more about dry ice blasting and when it should be used over other methods of traditional blasting.
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The Benefits of Dry Ice Blasting
Dry ice blasting is environmentally friendly, since it creates no secondary waste and is non-toxic. Since machines do not need to be disassembled, there is much less downtime, making it cost-effective. Other benefits of dry ice blasting include:
- Non-toxic
- Creates no secondary waste
- Less abrasive than traditional methods
- Approved for use in the food industry
SEE: How to Clean Facilities with Environmentally Friendly Methods
The Uses of Dry Ice Blasting
Each method of blasting has it’s own uses. Since dry ice blasting is nonflammable and nonconductive, it is safe for use on electrical equipment. Dry ice blasting works best for:
- Removing smoke damage
- Removing paint
- Removing oil residue
- Cleaning technical machines and more!
SEE ALSO: The Benefits of Power Washing for Your Machinery
Traditional Methods of Blasting
Traditional methods of blasting include sandblasting and power washing. While they are both effective, every situation requires individualized treatment, to determine what will clean best. Sandblasting is an abrasive method that is best for rust removal, preparing surfaces for paint and creating texture on a surface. Power washing is a powerful method that can remove mold, mildew and make surfaces look brand new.
SEE: 5 Preventive Maintenance Tips for Commercial Facilities
Dry Ice Blasting with Michigan Quality Industrial Services
Dry ice blasting is one of many methods of blasting, and MQIS has the years of experience necessary to use dry ice blasting in your facility. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to best serve you. Contact us at 888-982-8677 to learn more and request a free quote.
