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Cryogenic cleaning involves blasting dry ice pellets (solid CO₂ at -78.5°C) at high pressure onto the surfaces to be cleaned. On contact, the ice instantly sublimates into gas, causing a thermal shock that lifts contaminants — grease, oil, soot, resin, glue, rust — deep down.

The result: a clean, dry, undamaged surface. No residue, no chemicals, no moisture. The ice disappears, leaving only the loosened dirt to collect.

Sandblasting is abrasive: it removes material and damages delicate surfaces. High-pressure cleaning uses water, creating moisture issues on machines, electrical equipment, and production lines.

Cryogenic cleaning is non-abrasive, dry, and residue-free. It cleans without dismantling, without wetting, without scratching — even on delicate surfaces like polished injection molds or live electrical cabinets.

Yes. Zero water, zero solvents, zero chemicals, zero secondary waste. The CO₂ used is a by-product recovered from other industrial processes — it isn't produced specifically for this. It sublimates into an inert gas and disappears without a trace.

Only the loosened dirt needs collecting, which means far less waste than traditional methods.

Dry ice is CO₂ solidified at -78.5°C. It comes in the form of pellets or carbonic snow blasted at high pressure. It is non-toxic, non-flammable, and non-conductive.

The job requires protective equipment (goggles, gloves, room ventilation) because the extreme temperature and blasting noise call for precautions. Icetec works with all the required safety gear — our technicians are VCA-certified operational supervisors (BeSaCC-VCA).

No. Dry ice instantly sublimates into gas on contact with the surface — it disappears without leaving any residue. There's no moisture, no solvent, nothing to rinse off.

Only the loosened dirt (grease, soot, resin…) needs collecting. Your equipment can therefore be back in service almost immediately after the job.

Cryogenic cleaning is highly versatile, but it has its limits. It is less effective on certain very thick, hard deposits (hardened concrete, thick limescale) or on extremely porous surfaces where dirt has fully penetrated the material.

In every case, we assess your situation before the job and give you honest advice on whether cryogenic cleaning is the right solution — or not. Contact us for a free assessment.

Yes, in most cases. Cryogenic cleaning is dry and requires no heavy dismantling, which allows work directly on running machines or during short maintenance windows — without shutting down your line.

This is one of the major benefits for industry: fewer stoppages, less production loss. We systematically assess working conditions before every job to guarantee your teams' safety.

No. Dry ice is a natural electrical insulator and the process is entirely dry. It is therefore perfectly suited for cleaning electrical cabinets, distribution panels, electronic components, and wiring — with no risk of short-circuit or residual moisture.

Yes. With no water, no chemicals, and no residue, cryogenic cleaning fully meets HACCP requirements and pharmaceutical or laboratory environments. It introduces no contaminants and leaves no moisture that could encourage bacterial growth.

Icetec adapts its protocols to the specific constraints of each site: sensitive areas, internal quality procedures, mandated maintenance windows.

No. Dry ice sublimates on contact without any abrasive mechanical action. It doesn't scratch, doesn't alter dimensions, and doesn't change surface finishes — even on mirror-polished molds, chrome surfaces, textured materials, or soft materials.

We always run a test on a discreet area before any full job on sensitive surfaces.

Not necessarily, but a safety zone around the work area is set up. The process generates noise (compressed air blasting) and CO₂ gas, which requires proper ventilation of the room and personal protective equipment for our technicians.

In practice, production can often continue in areas not affected by the job. We define the safety perimeter during the preliminary site visit.

The price depends on the surface area, the type of build-up, accessibility, and the time required. As a guide, a typical industrial job ranges from €400 to several thousand euros depending on the scale of the project.

The upfront cost may seem higher than manual cleaning, but you need to factor in the savings: no dismantling, no extended production downtime, no chemicals to buy or dispose of.

Yes, completely free and with no obligation. Describe your need via our contact form or call us directly. An Icetec expert will respond within 6 business hours with a personalised estimate.

No paid visit, no travel fees for drawing up the quote on standard projects.

In many cases, yes. Post-disaster cleaning costs are often covered by professional fire insurance. Icetec can provide you with all the documentation needed for your claim (job report, before/after photos, itemised invoices).

Call us quickly — every hour counts to limit soot spread and prevent further damage.

Yes, in terms of overall cost. Cryogenic cleaning removes several hidden cost items: no chemicals to buy, store, and dispose of, no dismantling and reassembling equipment, no extended production downtime, less labour required, fewer rejects due to surface defects.

For an injection mold, for example, regular cryogenic cleaning extends the mold's lifespan and reduces part defects — the savings over 12 months far outweigh the cost of the job.

Yes. Based in Namur, we work throughout Belgium — Wallonia (Namur, Liège, Charleroi, Mons, Walloon Brabant…), Brussels, Flanders (Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges…) — as well as the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. No region is excluded.

For a planned job, we generally respond within 2 to 5 business days depending on your location and current workload.

For emergencies (post-fire disaster, critical breakdown), we mobilise within 24 to 48h. Response to your quote request guaranteed within 6 business hours.

It varies a lot depending on the type of job. Some benchmarks:

→ Injection mold: 20 to 60 minutes on the press, no dismantling.
→ Electrical cabinet: 1 to 3 hours depending on size.
→ Industrial machine: half a day to a full day.
→ Facade or timber frame: 1 to several days depending on the surface area.
→ Post-fire: variable, from one day to several days.

We give you a precise estimate in the quote.

Generally very little. You'll need access to a sufficient compressed air supply (we specify the requirements in the quote), proper ventilation of the work area, and clear space around the equipment to be cleaned.

We provide you with a site preparation sheet after the quote so the job runs smoothly.

Icetec works across 5 major sectors:

→ Industry & Production: production lines, presses, molds, conveyors, workshops.
→ Food, Labs & Pharma: stainless steel lines, sensitive equipment, HACCP environments.
→ Transport & Automotive: engine bays, chassis, fleets, industrial vehicles.
→ Building & Heritage: facades, timber frames, historic monuments, graffiti.
→ Energy & Infrastructure: electrical cabinets, solar panels, HV/LV switchboards.
→ Post-fire: soot decontamination, odour removal, professional disaster recovery.

Yes. Cryogenic cleaning is particularly well suited to heritage work because it is non-abrasive and doesn't alter the original materials. It removes graffiti, dirt, moss, and deposits on stone, brick, carved wood, or metal without damaging the original surface.

We work with architects and project owners on demanding restoration projects.

Icetec is mainly focused on B2B — industrial companies, heritage managers, contractors, maintenance managers, and public authorities. That's where cryogenic cleaning delivers the most value.

For certain specific applications (classic vehicles, boats, private heritage restoration), we review requests on a case-by-case basis. Contact us so we can assess together whether our service fits your needs.