Is dry-ice blasting worth it?
~Yes. Dry ice blast cleaning is a safe and effective cleaning process commonly used in industrial, commercial and even certain residential environments (mold remediation, fire restoration etc…). Dry ice simply evaporates and ‘disappears’ as it reaches room temperature, leaving no residue or trace of debris.
Is dry-ice blasting better than sandblasting?
Abrasiveness. “Due to the friction it produces, sandblasting is somewhat abrasive. Dry ice blasting is not abrasive and is much gentler, making it a better job for those who are working with sensitive materials or historic buildings.
What can dry-ice blasting clean?
Dry ice blasting is a non-destructive method of safely cleaning surfaces and/or removing unwanted coatings such as paint or rust; and most commonly used for industrial and commercial applications with dry ice as the cleaning media. Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide at temps of (−78.5 °C; −109.3 °F).
Does dry-ice blasting damage wood?
Q: Will dry ice blasting damage the substrate? A: The dry ice blasting process will not damage the substrate. The size and velocity of the dry ice pellets can be changed to remove the contaminate while being nonabrasive to the substrate.
Does dry ice blasting damage metal?
Dry ice blasting safety restores the original beauty without harmful chemicals or scratching and scuffing. Also because it does not use friction that generates heat, it is safe on malleable metals. Dry ice is the most environmentally friendly way to lift away paint, carbon, smoke, and more from delicate surfaces.
Can you put dry ice in wood?
It can be used on all types of wood, including pine, fir and cedar. Even though cedar shakes are soft and thin, dry ice is soft enough not to penetrate too deeply or damage the wood. Dry ice also works well on cleaning teak, one of the hardest types of wood to clean or strip.