Optimum Dry Ice Blasting for Scotland
Optimum Dry Ice Cleaning now have crews that operate throughout Scotland. Our expansion means we can keep costs down due to having a local depot between Glasgow and Dundee.
Scotland has a lot of heavy industry, which is well suited for dry ice cleaning. Reducing cleaning downtime is our mission, which in turn reduces lost production time.
Our crews are fully trained and certified to industry standards, giving you peace of mind that the job will be done profesionally.
15 Years of Dry Ice Blasting
Optimum are one of the UK’s oldest dry ice blast cleaning companies. We have the experience to tackle some of the UK’s largest projects, but also a local outlook to service smaller projects too!
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Some Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is dry ice cleaning?
A: Dry ice blasting is a cleaning technique that uses compressed air to propel dry ice pellets at high speed toward a contaminated surface. The impact of the dry ice pellets, combined with the rapid temperature drop, removes the contaminants without damaging the surface underneath. This method is effective for a variety of cleaning applications, including industrial equipment, food processing facilities, and historical restoration.
Q: How does dry ice cleaning work?
A: Dry ice blasting works through a process called sublimation, where dry ice pellets convert directly from solid to gas upon impact. When the pellets hit the surface, the extreme cold (-78.5°C or -109.3°F) causes the contaminants to become brittle and shrink, leading to their removal. The pellets then turn into CO2 gas, leaving no residue behind, which makes it a clean and environmentally friendly option.
Q: Will dry ice cleaning remove paint?
A: Yes, dry ice blasting can effectively remove paint from a variety of surfaces. The process works by using compressed air to propel dry ice pellets at high speeds onto the painted surface. Upon impact, the extreme cold of the dry ice (-78.5°C or -109.3°F) causes the paint to become brittle and crack. The force of the pellets then dislodges the paint from the surface.