Does Blast It Clean’s Dry Ice Blasting Service Meet Food-Grade Cleaning Standards?
Yes, dry ice blasting is well-suited for cleaning in food and beverage manufacturing environments when the process uses food-grade dry ice and complies with the facility’s sanitation, food safety(opens in new tab), and operating requirements. There is an important distinction, though. The FDA does not issue a blanket approval for a cleaning contractor or declare…
Read MoreWhy Should You Prep Marine Equipment Before Winter Storage?
When the marine season starts winding down around Chicago and the Great Lakes, attention shifts toward getting vessels, equipment, and components out of service and into storage. Winterization often focuses on engines, fluids, batteries, plumbing, and other mechanical systems. The condition of the equipment’s surfaces deserves a spot on the winter checklist, too. Marine equipment…
Read MoreCorrosion Control Along Chicago Waterways
WHAT PROPERTY AND FACILITY OWNERS SHOULD KNOW If your facility sits anywhere near the Chicago River, Lake Michigan, or one of the city’s industrial canals, corrosion is probably already on your radar. Maybe it’s a dock that’s showing rust bleed along the seams. Maybe it’s a steel support beam under a bridge that looks a…
Read MoreWhat Is Media Blasting for Masonry in 2026
Media blasting for masonry refers to a surface cleaning technique that uses propelled particles to remove coatings, contaminants, and buildup from brick, stone, and other masonry substrates. Blast It Clean delivers media blasting services designed to restore masonry surfaces while protecting their structural integrity. This article explains what media blasting involves, how it works on…
Read MoreHelping Build Our Chicago Team – Meet Dayvon
Employee Spotlight is a new series intended to share a glimpse into our team. Our hope is that you can get to know us a little better. DAYVON’S ROLE AT BLAST IT CLEAN Meet Dayvon, the first team member to join Blast It Clean’s Bridgeview location. Since starting in May, he has played an important…
Read MoreFocused on Growth – Meet Alex
Employee Spotlight is a new series intended to share a glimpse into our team. Our hope is that you can get to know us a little better. ALEX’S ROLE AT BLAST IT CLEAN Alex joined Blast It Clean in April as our Client Development Manager, bringing a strong focus on customer relationships and business growth…
Read MoreSurface Prep Inside Chicago Warehouses During Summer Work
There’s a window every summer where warehouse managers try to knock out deferred maintenance: repaint worn floor markings, restore beat-up columns, strip failing coatings off walls before the rust spreads any further. The weather cooperates. Lease renewals are coming up. New tenants want interiors that look well cared for. But anyone who’s managed a warehouse…
Read MoreConcrete Cleaning Chicago Facilities Depend On For Long-Term Maintenance
Concrete surfaces across Chicago facilities absorb years of wear from weather, traffic, moisture, and industrial activity. Parking garages collect road salt throughout winter. Loading docks handle constant truck traffic and standing debris. Industrial floors handle various types of traffic every day. Exterior concrete walls face pollution, freeze-thaw cycles, and water intrusion year after year. Over…
Read MoreWhat Poor Surface Prep Actually Costs Over 5 Years
When people think about industrial coatings failing, they usually blame the paint. In reality, the problem often starts before the coating ever touches the surface. Poor surface preparation creates problems that slowly grow over time, leading to corrosion, downtime, repairs, and shortened equipment life. Surface prep is one of the most important parts of any…
Read MoreWhy Rust Removal Matters in Heavy Midwestern Weather
Chicago sits in a climate that puts steel to the test year-round. You deal with humidity in the summer, freezing temperatures in the winter, and constant swings in between. Each of these conditions feeds corrosion. Moisture starts the process. Steel exposed to water and oxygen begins to oxidize, and in Chicago, surfaces rarely stay dry…
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