Did you know dry ice blasting can decontaminate surfaces, purging them of nuclear materials? The technique has a range of applications for deep cleaning, from restoration to stripping paint from a surface. It cleans surfaces without the use of steam, high temperatures, or chemicals. They're all abrasive materials that cause irrevocable damage to surfaces. Keep
Technology continues to solve problems and make our lives easier at almost every turn. Imperfect technologies improve and change until they’re almost unrecognizable. Dry ice blasting for vinyl siding is a perfect example of progress in action. Did you know that dry ice was first patented in 1925? After almost a hundred years, new applications
Many of us found that our yards were an oasis from the pandemic. Unfortunately, spending so much time outdoors may have made how dirty your home siding more evident. Not only is dirty exterior siding ugly, but it can also decrease your home's worth. Experts say that you should clean your siding if you want
You're ready to enhance the appearance of your deck by finally replacing that worn-out-looking, hideous paint color with a fresh hue. Good thinking. Research shows that an attractive deck in your backyard adds an average resale value of more than $7,000. The problem is, you're struggling to remove the stubborn paint on your deck. Fortunately, that's where
Mold is everywhere. It's in the air we breathe and with very little encouragement, it will colonize surfaces in our homes and in commercial buildings. Worryingly, more than 200 potentially toxic mycotoxins have been found in mold, according to the EPA. Mold also makes our homes and businesses look dirty, discoloring wood, plaster, and more. Thankfully,
As 280,000 boat owners in the U.S. know, a clean boat is a happy boat. Not to mention, a clean boat also equals a happier, prouder captain. The thing is, boat cleaning isn't always straightforward. This is especially true if you're a new boat owner. You may wonder how to remove water stains without causing
The surface preparation abrasives market is projected to reach $11.2 billion by 2027, growing 4.12% in total. In the past, sandblasting was the obvious choice for surface preparation. It was effective and had stood the test of time. The problem is that sandblasting isn't all smiles and rainbows. There are some serious downsides to sandblasting.
Fire departments respond to nearly 350,000 house fires in an average year. These home fires cost homeowners an annual total of 7.3 billion dollars combined in property damages. Fire damage isn't limited to property damage. Homeowners need to contend with smoke, soot, and water damage. Fire aftermath can lead to lingering stenches and mold infestations. Dry ice
These days, it seems like anything old or historic is in danger of disappearing forever. From climate change to relentless consumerism, the pressures of our modern world seem destined to erase centuries-old artifacts from our collective memory. Hiring a team knowledgeable about historic building preservation is the first step toward saving a building that might
Did you know that dry ice forms at a temperature colder than -100°F? You may remember this material from science class, however, it is also used in cleaning many objects and materials from home furniture to aircraft. Are you interested in dry ice blasting as a means for Wood stripping furniture and other materials? Many people assume that
