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Compressed Air Drives the Cleaning
Dry ice pellets are accelerated through specialist equipment and directed towards the surface at high speed.
Specialist dry ice cleaning in Edinburgh
Powerful Cleaning.
Without the Damage.
Professional dry ice blasting for vehicles, machinery, electrical components and specialist surfaces. Remove grease, grime and stubborn contamination without water, harsh chemicals or secondary blasting waste.
- Non-abrasive cleaning
- No water or harsh chemicals
- No secondary blasting waste
Indoor service by appointment only at our Edinburgh facility.
Precision, not pressure
Precision Cleaning for Vehicles, Equipment and Specialist Surfaces
Ice Blasters Edinburgh Ltd provides specialist dry ice blasting from a fully equipped indoor facility in Edinburgh. The process uses compressed air and solid carbon dioxide pellets to lift dirt, grease, oil, residue and built-up contamination from surfaces.
Unlike conventional wet cleaning or abrasive blasting, dry ice changes directly from a solid into a gas. This means there is no water, no harsh chemical residue and no secondary blasting material left behind.
The service is suitable for a wide range of automotive, industrial, electrical, food-industry and specialist cleaning applications. Every job is assessed individually to confirm that dry ice blasting is suitable for the surface and contamination involved.
The process
How Dry Ice Blasting Works
Dry ice blasting combines compressed air, extremely low temperatures and rapid expansion to remove contamination without introducing water or abrasive blasting media.
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Extreme Cold Weakens the Contamination
At approximately -78°C, the dry ice rapidly cools the contamination, helping make it brittle and easier to separate from the underlying surface.
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Rapid Expansion Lifts the Contamination
When the pellets strike the surface, they change directly from a solid into a gas. This expansion helps lift dirt, grease, coatings and built-up deposits away.
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The Surface Is Left Clean
The dry ice disappears as gas, leaving only the removed contamination to collect. There is no water, chemical residue or secondary blasting media.
Service sectors
Specialist Cleaning Across Multiple Sectors
From vehicle restoration and preservation to sensitive electrical equipment and production machinery, dry ice blasting provides a precise and adaptable cleaning solution.
AutomotiveSpecialist cleaning for vehicle restoration, preservation, preparation and maintenance. Dry ice blasting can remove grease, oil, road grime, aged residue and certain coatings while helping retain the original finish beneath.
Typical applications
- Classic cars
- Performance vehicles
- Modern vehicles
- Vans and 4x4s
- Commercial vehicles
- Underbodies
- Engine bays
- Wheel arches
- Brakes and suspension components
- Chassis and subframes
Mechanical and PlantEffective cleaning for mechanical components, plant equipment and machinery where built-up grease, oil and contamination can affect appearance, inspection and performance.
Typical applications
- Electric motors and pumps
- Hydraulic components
- Gearboxes and drivetrains
- Industrial machinery
- Plant equipment and attachments
- Frames and mechanical components
- Grease, dirt and hydraulic residue removal
Electrical ComponentsControlled, moisture-free cleaning for selected electrical and electronic equipment. Suitability must be assessed first and equipment may need to be isolated.
Typical applications
- Control panels and switchgear
- Electric motors and generators
- Circuit boards and electronics
- Drives and inverters
- Transformers
- Battery components
- Dust, flux residue and surface contamination
Factory EquipmentDry ice blasting can reduce the time and secondary waste associated with cleaning production equipment, machinery and difficult-to-access components.
Typical applications
- Ovens and bakery equipment
- Food-production machinery
- Conveyor systems
- Production lines
- Kitchen equipment
- Motors and pumps
- Gear, frame and machine components
Food IndustryA water-free cleaning method for selected food-production and commercial-kitchen equipment. Equipment suitability and relevant hygiene procedures must always be confirmed before treatment.
Typical applications
- Ovens and cooking equipment
- Extraction fans and canopies
- Fryers and grills
- Stainless-steel surfaces
- Food vans and trailers
- Production equipment
Fabric and TextilesSpecialist dry ice cleaning for removable fabric components and selected upholstered items. Suitability should be tested before full treatment; complete stain or odour removal cannot be guaranteed.
Typical applications
- Vehicle seats and interiors
- Caravan and motorhome seating
- Boat and marine seating
- Commercial furniture
- Removable fabric components
- Odour and surface-contamination treatment
Project assessment
Not Sure Whether Dry Ice Blasting Is Right for Your Project?
Send over a description of the item or equipment you need cleaned and the team will advise whether it is suitable.
Automotive specialists
Dry Ice Cleaning for Vehicle Restoration and Preservation
Dry ice blasting provides vehicle owners, restorers and specialists with a controlled way to remove years of grease, oil, road grime and built-up contamination from hard-to-reach areas.
The process can reveal original finishes and make components easier to inspect without introducing water or abrasive blasting material. It is particularly suited to underbodies, wheel arches, engine bays, suspension components, chassis sections and subframes.
- Helps reveal original finishes
- Reaches complex shapes and tight areas
- No water introduced to the vehicle
- No secondary blasting media
- Suitable for restoration and preservation work
- Each vehicle assessed individually
Why choose dry ice
Powerful Results with Less Secondary Waste
Non-Abrasive
Dry ice is designed to lift contamination without the aggressive cutting action associated with traditional abrasive blasting media.
No Water
The process does not introduce water to the surface, making it useful for many mechanical, automotive and selected electrical applications.
No Harsh Cleaning Chemicals
Dry ice blasting relies on compressed air, low temperature and rapid expansion rather than conventional chemical cleaning solutions.
No Secondary Blasting Media
The dry ice changes directly into gas, leaving only the removed contamination to manage.
Precise Cleaning
The nozzle can be directed into detailed, awkward and difficult-to-reach areas.
Reduced Disassembly and Downtime
Depending on the equipment and job, dry ice blasting may reduce the need for extensive dismantling and lengthy drying time.
Surface-suitability notice Every surface, coating and component is different. Ice Blasters Edinburgh Ltd will assess the item and contamination before confirming the appropriate cleaning approach.
Illustrative applications
What Can Be Cleaned?
These images represent typical dry ice cleaning applications and are illustrative only; they are not customer projects.
Simple assessment
From Enquiry to Appointment
Tell Us About the Job
Call, WhatsApp or send an enquiry with details of the vehicle, component or equipment.
Send Photographs and Information
Send photographs through WhatsApp to help the team understand the surface and contamination involved.
Suitability Is Confirmed
The team assesses the item and confirms whether dry ice blasting is an appropriate option.
Book the Indoor Facility
A suitable appointment is arranged at the Edinburgh facility.
Visits are by appointment only. Please do not arrive without a confirmed booking.
Clear answers
Dry Ice Blasting FAQs
New to dry ice cleaning? These are the questions customers ask most often.
Edinburgh indoor facility
Tell Us What You Need Cleaned
Send the team details of the vehicle, machinery, component or specialist item you need cleaned. Include the type of contamination and any other useful information. Photographs can be sent directly through WhatsApp.
Ice Blasters Edinburgh Ltd67A Salamander StreetEdinburghEH6 7JZ
Indoor facilityAppointment onlyNo walk-in service
Please contact the team before visiting. All work is carried out indoors at the fully equipped Edinburgh facility by confirmed appointment only.