Ontario Dry Ice Blasting
No Chemicals. No Damage. No Downtime.
Mobile industrial dry ice blasting across Southwestern Ontario. We bring our own Cold Jet system, compressor, and air-treatment kit to your site.
Serving Windsor/Essex · Chatham-Kent · Sarnia/Lambton · London · Leamington
What We Do
We use Cold Jet dry ice blasting to remove grime, grease, soot, mould, resin, coatings, and buildup from equipment, structures, vehicles, boats, and production areas — without water, chemicals, or abrasive media. Surfaces are left clean, dry, and ready for inspection, paint, or return to service.
✅ Clean In-Place
No disassembly. Clean equipment while hot and running.
✅ No Water or Chemicals
Dry ice sublimates on contact. Nothing left behind.
✅ Minimal Downtime
Faster cleaning means your operation is back up sooner.
Why Dry Ice Blasting
Compared to sandblasting, grinding, chemical strippers, and pressure washing, dry ice blasting solves problems other methods cause.
01 · Waste
No secondary waste
CO₂ sublimates back into the air — only the contaminant is left to dispose of. No grit, no slurry, no water reclamation.
02 · Surface
Non-abrasive
Soft dry ice pellets remove buildup without damaging the substrate, gel coat, or finish.
03 · Process
Dry & in-place
No water, no rinse-down, no drying time. Often cleaned while equipment is still warm and assembled — no disassembly required.
04 · Safety
Safer near electrical & mechanical
Non-conductive, non-flammable, no chemical residues. Dry process — no moisture introduced near electronics or motors.
05 · Compliance
Food & pharma safe
Suitable for use in CFIA-inspected and HACCP-controlled food environments where dry, chemical-free, no-secondary-waste cleaning is required. Also aligned with FDA/USDA sanitation expectations for food-processing equipment. The CO₂ used is reclaimed industrial gas — no new emissions.
06 · Downtime
Faster turnaround
Less prep, less cleanup, less rebuild — equipment goes back into service the same day, not next week.
Where Others Can’t, We Do
We handle difficult cleaning jobs where sandblasting, grinding, chemicals, or pressure washing create too much risk, mess, downtime, or surface damage. Experienced with fire & smoke restoration, marine, food production, and large-scale industrial work across Southwestern Ontario.
Our Equipment
Ontario Dry Ice Blasting operates a professional Cold Jet fleet with on-site air treatment, matched to the surface, contamination, and access of every job we take on.
Heavy Industrial
Cold Jet Aero 80HP
Our most powerful machine. Built for high-volume industrial blasting — boats, brick, heavy contamination, thick coatings, grease, and production equipment. Paired with 1-inch and 1¼-inch combo blasting hoses for sustained output.
Best for: large industrial jobs, marine hulls, masonry, fire restoration at scale.
Mobile Workhorse
Cold Jet PCS 60
The day-to-day machine. Strong, controllable, and portable enough for nearly any site. Runs on standard single-phase power (100–240V), with both standard and detail blasting guns for fine work like food equipment, mould prep, and automotive.
Best for: boats, masonry, food & beverage equipment, restoration, mould prep, automotive, and routine industrial maintenance.
Light & Detail Work
Cold Jet Aero 40
The smaller, more controlled unit for delicate or tighter jobs. Adjustable fan nozzle (0°–30° spray pattern) for surfaces where a larger machine would be overkill.
Best for: light contamination, sensitive surfaces, tight access, and lower-volume detail work.
Air Treatment
Cold Jet Pneumatic Aftercooler
Cools and conditions the compressed air supply between the compressor and the blaster, reducing moisture so blasting performance stays consistent and surfaces stay clean and dry. Rated to 250 PSI.
Mobile Air
Mobile Diesel Compressor
Self-contained on-site air supply. We do not pull from your plant air, so we will not interrupt your operation while we work.
Every job starts with the right machine — picked for the surface, the contamination, and the access.
Industries We Serve
We focus on industrial environments where surface integrity, downtime, and contamination control matter.
Marine & Boat Hulls
Antifouling and bottom paint removal without damaging gel coat or hull integrity. Surfaces left ready for the next coating system, with no sanding dust or chemical runoff. Learn more →
Food & Beverage
In-place cleaning of conveyors, ovens, mixers, and packaging lines without water, chemicals, or production teardown. Dry, chemical-free cleaning method suitable for food-processing environments where water, grit, and chemical residue are unacceptable. Learn more →
24/7 Emergency Mobilization
Fire & Smoke Restoration
Soot, char, and odour removal from brick, masonry, framing, and HVAC after fire damage. Faster turnaround than scrubbing or chemical wash, with no residue left behind. Learn more →
Manufacturing & Production
Resin, coating, adhesive, and process buildup removed from moulds, presses, jigs, and tooling without scratching, pitting, or pulling equipment offline.
Electrical Equipment
Cleaning Electrical panels, motors, transformers, and switchgear cleaned with dry, non-conductive CO₂ ice. Energized only after engineering review with your qualified electrical lead. Learn more →
Fin Fan & Heat Exchangers
Restore air-cooled heat exchanger and fin fan efficiency by removing fouling without damaging fins, fans, or tube bundles. Learn more →
Brick & Masonry Restoration
Soot, paint, mortar residue, and decades of buildup removed from brick and stone — original texture and tone preserved.
Greenhouses & Cannabis
Algae, mineral deposits, and biofilm removal from glazing, structures, and growing equipment. Compatible with sensitive growing environments. Learn more →
Also serving
Aviation & Warbirds · Historical Restoration · EV Battery & Cleanrooms · Pharmaceutical & Aerospace · Automotive & Heavy Equipment · Power Generation & Utilities · Mould Remediation · Lead Paint Removal
Frequently Asked Questions
Plain answers to the questions plant managers, marina operators, and restoration GCs ask before booking a job.
How much compressed air does dry ice blasting need?
Depends on the machine. Our Aero 80HP runs heaviest jobs at higher CFM; the PCS 60 and Aero 40 work at lower flow rates suitable for most mobile setups. We bring our own diesel compressor to every job, so we will not pull air from your plant.
Will it damage my substrate?
Dry ice is soft — about 3 on the Mohs hardness scale. It is non-abrasive on metal, gel coat, brick, concrete, glass, and most plastics. We tune pressure and pellet size to the substrate before we start. For sensitive surfaces we run a small test patch and confirm with you before continuing.
Can you clean live electrical equipment?
Dry ice blasting is dry, non-conductive, and non-flammable. It is suitable for many electrical and mechanical cleaning applications. Live or energized cleaning is only considered after engineering review with the client’s qualified electrical lead, site safety team, and applicable lockout/tagout requirements. We will not recommend live cleaning without competent sign-off.
How long does a typical job take?
Highly variable — small motor cleans take an hour; full plant lines can be a multi-day shutdown project. The site review at the start of every job gives you a fixed timeline before we mobilize.
Do you work after hours / weekends?
Yes. Most plant work happens during scheduled downtime — evenings, weekends, holiday shutdowns. We schedule around your production window, not ours.
How does pricing work?
Pricing is based on scope — surface area, contamination level, equipment required, and site access. For well-defined jobs we provide a fixed-price quote following a site or photo assessment. For larger or open-ended scopes, we work on a time-and-materials basis with an agreed cap. Every quote itemizes labour, dry ice consumables, and equipment so the invoice matches what was approved.
Can dry ice blasting remove paint?
Yes — and selectively. We tune pressure and pellet size to lift failing paint, antifouling, automotive coatings, and industrial finishes while leaving well-adhered layers and the substrate intact. That precision is why dry ice is used on surfaces where sandblasting or chemical strippers would cause damage.
Will it create a mess on the floor?
Less than any wet or abrasive method. The CO₂ sublimates into the air; the only debris is the contaminant itself, which falls to the floor and is vacuumed or swept up. No water, no slurry, no grit.
Are you insured? Can I get a Certificate of Insurance?
Yes — full liability coverage and WSIB clearance, with certificates emailed before mobilization. See our Credentials page.
Do you do fire and smoke restoration?
Yes. Dry ice blasting is the preferred method for soot, char, and odour removal from brick, masonry, structural framing, and HVAC ducting after fire damage — faster than scrubbing, no chemical residue. We respond 24/7 for emergency restoration calls.
How do I get a quote?
Send photos of the surface, the contaminant, and the access path (door widths, equipment locations, any constraints) — by email or SMS — and we will respond same day with either a flat-rate quote or a site review appointment.
How far do you travel?
Across Southwestern Ontario as standard — Windsor/Essex, Chatham-Kent, Sarnia/Lambton, London, and Leamington. We will travel further for the right project; ask.
Request a Site Review or Quote
To get a quote, send us: photos of the surface, the contaminant, the access (door/path width or location), and any constraints on water, chemicals, or downtime. Email, SMS, or call. We respond same day. For complex jobs we visit before quoting — at no cost.
SMS photos to: 226-627-4878 · Email: scott@ontariodryiceblasting.com
Phone
Location
Wallaceburg, ON
Windsor/Essex · Chatham-Kent
Sarnia/Lambton · London
Recent Work
The job: A fibreglass hull with built-up antifouling paint that needed to come off cleanly before re-coating. Traditional sanding risks burning through the gel coat; chemical strippers create disposal and runoff issues at the marina.
Our approach: Cold Jet dry ice blasting at a pressure tuned for fibreglass — strong enough to lift the antifouling, soft enough to leave the gel coat intact.
The result: Paint removed, gel coat preserved, no water on the work surface, no chemical waste to dispose of. The hull was paint-ready the same day.
Built for Industrial, Commercial, Restoration & Marine Work
Ontario Dry Ice Blasting is built for jobs where water, chemicals, sanding, grinding, or abrasive media create extra problems. We clean equipment, surfaces, machinery, masonry, hulls, structures, and production areas using a dry, non-abrasive process that leaves no secondary blasting waste.
Common applications include:
- Industrial grease, oil, carbon, and buildup removal
- Fire, soot, and smoke damage cleaning
- Mould and remediation cleaning
- Marine hull and antifouling paint removal
- Food-processing and production equipment cleaning
- Electrical panel and motor cleaning
- Brick, masonry, and structural surface restoration
- Equipment cleaning before inspection, paint, or maintenance
Owner-operated · Cold Jet equipment · Mobile response · $5M Liability · Direct contact with the operator
For Plants, Restoration Companies, Marinas & Property Managers
Send photos by text or email and include: the surface, contaminant, access path, job location, and any downtime restrictions. We respond within 48 hours with either a budget range, flat-rate quote, or a site review recommendation.