Advantages of Dry Ice Cleaning

A Superior Clean for Many Industries

Some key attributes of the process are important in understanding why, in many applications, dry ice cleaning is superior to other methods. Look at how we can help your business maintain your critical infrastructure better, and get you back to production more quickly.

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  • Non-abrasive process: Dry ice has a Mohs Hardness of approximately 1.5 to 2.0 (comparable to a fingernail), while sand is 7.0. Because pellets plastically deform on impact, we eliminate the risk of subsurface erosion, pitting, or etching on delicate assets.

    Eliminates aggressive friction: Research confirms that thermal shock is what breaks the bond, rather than aggressive friction. This allows for decontamination without the wear and tear of other media-based methods.

  • Simplified clean up: Because dry ice sublimates into gas, the process is completely dry and non-conductive. This eliminates the risk of electrical short-circuits and removes the need for "mopping up" or drying time, allowing your production to resume immediately.

  • Because the media sublimates, there is no grit, wastewater, or chemical runoff to manage. This simplifies site remediation and reduces disposal costs.

  • From an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) perspective, dry ice cleaning is a carbon-neutral process. The CO₂ used is a by product of other industrial processes, meaning no new carbon is generated. Because CO₂ is the only agent, no caustic or toxic chemicals are introduced.

  • Dry ice cleaning is not only approved, but ideal for use in food production and processing facilities. Dry ice is approved for use by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

  • Dielectric Properties: CO₂ is an excellent insulator. This allows for the "in-situ" cleaning of high-voltage motors, switchgear, and sensitive sensors without the need for a total facility shutdown or drying time.

  • Dry ice cleaning actually works better on hot equipment because of the greater temperature difference and the resulting increase in thermal shock.