Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about dry ice blasting, safety, pricing and what happens on the day.
What is dry ice blasting?+
Small pellets of solid CO₂ (dry ice) are fired through a nozzle at high speed. They strike the surface, lift the contaminant and turn straight into gas. There is no water, chemical or blasting media to clean up – only the removed soil.
Read more: Learn: what it is · Learn: how it works
Why does it mean a shorter shutdown?+
Most equipment can be cleaned in place, with no strip-down and no drying time. That usually means less downtime than washing or dismantling.
Read more: Learn: the shutdown · Shutdown method · Shutdown-hours calculator
Is it safe for food production areas?+
Dry ice is made from food-grade CO₂ and leaves no residue. It removes soil but does not replace your validated sanitation step; we plan the work with your food safety team.
Read more: Food & beverage
Can you clean electrical equipment?+
Yes, once it has been de-energised, isolated and tested by a licensed electrician engaged by your site. We do not carry out electrical work.
Read more: Electrical equipment · Safety & compliance
Will it damage the surface?+
Dry ice is non-abrasive on most metals, moulds and machined surfaces. Softer materials such as some timbers, renders and heritage masonry need care, so we always start with a test area and adjust pressure and pellet size – or advise against it.
Read more: Learn: good for, and not for · Heritage & restoration
Is it noisy?+
Yes. Hearing protection is required in the work area and we agree timing with you in advance.
Read more: Safety & compliance · Learn: safety
How is the price worked out?+
Blasting is A$275 per hour + GST, with a 3-hour minimum (A$825 + GST). You receive a written price for the agreed scope, with dry ice billed on the weighed kilograms used. Any variation is agreed and signed off with you on the day before extra work is done.
Read more: Pricing guide
How quickly will I receive a quote?+
Our team will review your request and send a detailed quote within one business day. Photos help us quote without a site visit.
Read more: How it works · Request a quote
Which areas do you service?+
Melbourne and surrounding areas. Wider Victoria is available by arrangement.
Read more: Areas we cover
What do you need from us on the day?+
Safe access, isolation of the equipment, any inductions and permits listed on your quote, and a contact person on site.
Read more: Safety & compliance · Shutdown method
Still have a question? Contact us.
Planning a shutdown?
Tell us about the job and add a few photos. Our team will review your request and send a detailed quote within one business day.