Dry Ice Blasting

Every industrial or commercial cleaning job requires the right solution to get the job done right and effectively. MCA Group is Toronto’s leader in providing powerful cleaning at a price that fits your budget.

Dry Ice Blasting

One of our most popular cleaning services is dry ice blasting. Non-toxic and non-flammable, dry ice blasting is the perfect choice for businesses looking for exceptional results that won’t interfere with your day-to-day business.

Our Process

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Pre-Cleaning Preparation

We clean the target surface(s) by removing loose debris and other materials, so the dry ice blasting can be performed in an unimpeded manner.

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The Cleaning Process

We clean the surface with concentrated high or low-pressure dry ice methods, depending on the surface, as well as wet blasting (dry ice and water) or dry blasting (ice pellets only) as needed.

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Post-Cleanup Duties

We clean and dry the remaining surfaces to make sure that the job has been done thoroughly and correctly.

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Finishing Touches

We perform a final inspection to make sure that all surface areas have been attended to.

What Is Dry Ice Blasting?

Also known as CO2 blasting or dry ice dusting, this form of industrial cleaning has become popular among businesses thanks to its environmentally safe results and the ability to tackle almost any industrial cleaning situation such as:

  • Cleaning Contaminants
  • Paints and Oils
  • Biofilm
  • Releasing Agents

Dry ice blasting is an exceptional cleaning tool designed to maximize results without using abrasive tools or grinding on surfaces by using supersonic speed paired with soft dry ice to remove dirt, grime, and debris from surfaces, unlike traditional blasting.

It offers similar results to glass, sand bead, and soda blasting without the use of abrasive and potentially damaging materials.

The dry ice lifts dirt and contaminants off sources without leaving any residue behind.

Dry blasting is an ideal choice for cleaning manufacturing and commercial facilities including:

  • Gas Plants
  • Mining
  • Boilers
  • Industrial Coolers and Condensers
  • Turbine Maintenance
  • Industrial Facilities
  • Decontamination

It is a valuable disaster clean-up tool and can restore buildings or equipment without causing further damage. It’s the ideal solution for environmentally sensitive clean-ups because it does not create fumes or toxic gasses. Dry blasting provides an environmentally sustainable alternative to expensive and ineffective chemical treatments that often require multiple products and visits interfering with your business and costing you valuable time and money.

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What Are The Benefits of Dry Ice Blasting

No Waste – When you choose dry ice blasting to clean your facility, you are choosing one of the most environmentally safe and waste-free cleaning solutions. Dry ice blasting evaporates as it cleans leaving the air fresh and ready for an immediate return to work. Any debris or residue that is created during the cleaning process is simply swept or vacuumed.

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Non-Abrasive

You have countless hours and dollars into creating a facility that looks great. That’s why dry ice blasting is the ideal cleaning solution. Dry ice pellets do not harm work surfaces or machinery, unlike other abrasive cleaning solutions. The pellets simply vapourize leaving behind a workspace that exceeds cleanliness standards.

Safe For You and Your Staff

We know how important it is to keep your team safe. Traditional cleaners can leave behind dangerous residue and may contain toxins. Dry ice blasting is 100% free of toxic chemicals and does not hurt the environment. Because dry ice uses reclaimed CO2, it does impact air quality or the environment, protecting both your health and the planet.

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Fast and Efficient

You know it’s necessary to have regular cleanings at your facility, but you also don’t want to interrupt production or force downtime. Dry ice blasting can usually be done during working hours because it does not interfere with workflow. No machines need to be shut down or dismantled and most cleaning jobs can be done in just a few hours.
No residue left behind means staff can return to work right away so you never have to compromise your business.

Affordable

How often have you received a quote from a cleaning company only to find it exceeds your budget? Dry ice blasting is affordable and requires fewer man-hours than traditional cleaning meaning you get the best return on investment. No money lost to downtime and no money lost to exorbitant service fees.

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Why Choose Us

We provide fast and friendly service that fits your budget and timeframe. We are available 24/7 to ensure that you never have to take time off to accommodate cleaning.

We take pride in providing service that is results-driven. We are not happy until you are.

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Contacts & Location

Office Hours

  • Daily Operating Hours: 8am-11pm

Service Hours

  • 24/7/365

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What Our Customers Say

Dry Ice Blasting FAQs

Is dry ice cleaning worth it?

Yes—when you need a deep clean without water, chemicals, or abrasives. In Toronto, it’s ideal for food plants, warehouses, transit/parking areas, fire-smoke restoration, and heritage brick or wood where grit would be risky. It saves shutdown time and leaves no media residue, so sites reopen faster. For heavy rust or thick coatings, a different method may be cheaper.

What are the risks of dry ice blasting?

  • CO₂ buildup in tight rooms—needs ventilation/monitoring.
  • Frostbite if pellets touch skin.
  • Noise and flying debris—use PPE.
  • Thermal shock can stress fragile materials (old paint, thin plastics).
  • Pros manage this with trained techs, airflow control, and safety gear.

Can dry ice blasting remove rust?

  • Light surface rust: sometimes.
  • Pitted or heavy rust: no—use abrasive blasting or sanding. Dry ice is best to strip oils, grease, soot, glue, and grime without thinning the metal.

What are the disadvantages of dry ice (the material)?

  • Must be stored and used quickly; it sublimates.
  • Very cold (-78.5°C) → burn risk.
  • Releases CO₂ gas, so indoor work needs airflow.
  • More logistics cost than soap-and-water.

Is dry ice blasting better than sandblasting?

Different tools:
  • Dry ice: no grit to sweep, gentle on substrates, great for food/packaging lines and fire cleanup, minimal downtime.
  • Sand/other media: more aggressive and cheaper for rust and thick coatings.
  • Pick based on the surface and soil type.

What are three things you should never do with dry ice?

  1. Seal it in a closed container.
  2. Handle with bare hands.
  3. Use it indoors without ventilation or gas monitoring.

Is dry ice blasting messy?

Much less than other blasting. The ice vanishes to gas; only the loosened dirt/paint drops. We lay tarps and HEPA-vacuum to collect waste—useful for condos, plazas, and plants across the GTA.

Do you need special equipment for dry ice blasting?

Yes: a dry-ice blaster, a high-CFM air compressorpellet supply, and PPE (eye/ear/skin protection). Indoors we add ventilation and CO₂ monitors. That’s why most Toronto sites hire a certified crew.

Does dry ice blasting remove mold?

It removes mold staining and the top layer from wood or masonry fast. For safe remediation, combine with containment, negative air, and HEPA vacuuming. Use by an IICRC-trained team if it’s a building-wide issue.

Can you hire a dry ice blasting machine?

Rentals exist but are rare and costly, and you still need a large compressor, pellets, and safety controls. In Toronto it’s usually cheaper and safer to hire professionals for a day rate.

Will dry ice blasting remove paint?

Rentals exist but are rare and costly, and you still need a large compressor, pellets, and safety controls. In Toronto it’s usually cheaper and safer to hire professionals for a day rate.

What are the disadvantages of dry ice blasting (the method)?

  • Higher cost than pressure washing.
  • Not ideal for heavy rust/thick coatings.
  • Logistics (pellet supply, compressor).
  • Indoor gas management required.
  •  The trade-off is speed, no residue, and protection of the base material.

Will dry ice blasting remove powder coat?