Frequently asked questions

Dry ice blasting consists of projecting dry ice pellets (solid CO2) at −78.5 °C under high pressure onto the surfaces to be cleaned. On impact, the ice sublimates instantly into gas, creating a thermal shock that lifts deep-seated contamination (grease, oil, soot, resin, glue, rust). The result: a clean, dry, undamaged surface, with no residue, chemicals or moisture.

Abrasive sandblasting can damage delicate surfaces, and high-pressure cleaning uses water, creating moisture problems. Dry ice blasting is non-abrasive, dry and residue-free: it cleans without disassembly, without wetting and without scratching.

Yes: zero water, zero solvent, zero chemicals, zero secondary waste. The CO2 used is a recovered industrial by-product, which sublimates into an inert gas without leaving a trace.

It is solid CO2 at −78.5 °C in pellet form, non-toxic, non-flammable and non-conductive. The intervention requires protective equipment and our technicians are VCA certified (BeSaCC-VCA).

No. The dry ice sublimates instantly into gas on contact with the surface and disappears without leaving any residue. Only the loosened contamination remains to be collected.

Dry ice blasting is less effective on very thick, hardened deposits (cured concrete, thick limescale) or extremely porous surfaces. Icetec gives you an honest assessment of whether the method is suitable after a free diagnosis.

Usually, yes. The process is dry and requires no heavy disassembly, allowing intervention on running machines with less downtime and less production loss.

No. Dry ice is a natural electrical insulator and the process is entirely dry, making it perfectly suited for cleaning electrical cabinets with no risk of short-circuit.

Yes. Without water, chemicals or residue, the process meets HACCP requirements and is suitable for pharmaceutical environments, with no contaminant or residual moisture.

No. Dry ice sublimates on contact with no abrasive mechanical action: it does not scratch, does not alter dimensions and does not affect surface finishes, even on polished molds. A test is systematically performed on a discreet area before full intervention.

Not necessarily, but a safety zone is set up around the intervention due to noise and CO2 gas emissions, while allowing adjacent production to continue.

The cost generally ranges from €400 to several thousand euros depending on the surface, contamination level and scope of the job. This cost includes the savings made on disassembly, production downtime and chemical products.

The quote is entirely free and with no obligation, with a guaranteed expert response within 6 business hours and a personalised estimate.

In many cases, yes. Icetec provides the necessary documents (report, photos, invoices) to support your claim with your professional fire insurance.

Yes, overall. The process eliminates hidden costs: no chemicals to store or dispose of, no disassembly, no extended downtime, less labour and less scrap.

For a planned intervention, allow 2 to 5 business days. For an emergency, 24 to 48 hours. The quote response is guaranteed within 6 business hours.

Duration varies greatly depending on the job: injection mold (20 to 60 minutes), electrical cabinet (1 to 3 hours), industrial machine (half a day to a full day), facade or timber frame (a day or more), post-fire (variable).

Very little preparation is needed: access to a sufficient compressed air supply, proper ventilation and clear space around the equipment. A preparation sheet is provided after the quote.

Yes. Based in Namur, we operate throughout Belgium (Wallonia, Brussels, Flanders) as well as in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, with no regional exclusion.

We operate in five main sectors: Industry & Production, Food/Labs/Pharma, Transport & Automotive, Building & Heritage, Energy & Infrastructure, as well as post-fire.

Yes. Dry ice blasting is particularly well suited to heritage work because it is non-abrasive and does not alter original materials. It removes graffiti, dirt and moss from stone, brick, carved wood or metal.

Icetec is mainly B2B oriented (businesses, heritage managers, contractors), but some specific applications for individuals (classic vehicles, boats, private heritage) are assessed on a case-by-case basis.