Industrial Dry Ice Cleaning Results You Can Measure

Challenge

• Glue and dust baked onto frames, guards, and mounting points until it felt like concrete
• Scraping and solvent wiping took forever and still left material packed into corners and recesses
• Tight areas around wiring, brackets, and fasteners were hard to reach and easy to miss
• The longer it sat, the harder it got, and the next cleaning got worse every time

Approach

• Walked the equipment first and identified what needed to stay protected such as sensors, seals, wiring runs, and bearings
• Used dry ice blasting to break the bond and lift the adhesive without water and without leaving grit behind
• Focused on the spots that actually cause problems in production like glue path build up points, mounting faces, and guarded pockets
• Finished with a quick detail pass in the areas that usually get skipped so the next clean does not start from behind
• Recommended shorter, more frequent cleans before the glue hardens to keep shutdowns predictable

Outcomes

• The machine was cleaned back to a usable state without a full disassembly
• The job avoided solvents and messy waste streams so cleanup and disposal stayed simple
• Maintenance could finally see fasteners and wear points again instead of guessing under layers of buildup
• A realistic cleaning cadence became possible so the line is not waiting for a crisis to clean

Challenge

• Mold growth across rafters and roof decking tied to ventilation issues and trapped moisture
• Wet methods risked adding moisture back into the wood and slowing the project down
• Aggressive abrasion can chew up wood fibers and create more cleanup than necessary
• Work had to be scheduled across multiple units without making residents miserable

Approach

• Planned access and work zones so the job stayed contained and predictable for residents
• Used dry ice blasting to lift surface mold without saturating the wood
• Paired blasting with cleanup practices that keep loosened material under control in tight attic spaces
• Sequenced the work by buildings and zones so crews could move efficiently without rework
• Left surfaces dry and ready for sealing and for fixing the root cause like vent routing and insulation improvements

Outcomes

• Wood surfaces were cleaned without introducing water which helped the project move faster
• Minimal secondary waste compared to media blasting since there is no grit left behind
• Less disruption for residents because the work moved in a planned sequence instead of dragging on
• A clean substrate was created for the next steps that actually prevent recurrence

Challenge

• Ink mist and grease collected on frames, guards, and hardware until it became a sticky grime layer
• Manual wipe downs left residue in corners, behind guards, and around fasteners
• Solvents created odor, handling concerns, and extra cleanup time
• The press needed a repeatable cleaning approach that could fit around production schedules

Approach

• Reviewed the press layout and protected sensitive areas where needed
• Used dry ice blasting to lift film and grime without introducing moisture
• Targeted the grime traps first like edges, corners, bolt heads, and channels
• Kept the work focused on functional cleanliness so the press is easier to maintain and inspect
• Suggested a maintenance cleaning cadence that keeps buildup from turning into a shutdown project

Outcomes

• Cleaning became faster and more consistent compared to heavy solvent wipe downs
• The press area stayed cleaner because grime was removed from the places that usually get ignored
• Solvent use dropped which simplified the job for the crew
• Maintenance inspections got easier because the equipment was not buried under residue

Challenge

• Oxidation film and grime were affecting consistency and handling downstream
• Mechanical abrasion risked thinning the zinc coating and creating debris
• Wet cleaning introduced moisture and delayed return to service
• Traditional media blasting creates a secondary waste stream that slows cleanup

Approach

• Selected dry ice blasting to avoid abrasive media that could compromise the galvanized surface
• Kept the process dry so parts could be handled quickly without waiting on dry time
• Used controlled passes and stand off distance to prioritize contamination removal over surface profiling
• Focused on crevices and edges where buildup tends to hide like welds, brackets, and mounting points
• Finished with a quick inspection and touch up pass as needed

Outcomes

• Fixtures were cleaned without leaving blast media behind
• The protective nature of the galvanized surface was preserved by avoiding aggressive abrasion
• Cleanup time dropped because there was no grit to contain and dispose of
• Turnaround improved so fixtures returned to service faster