Focused 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…
Read MoreMeet Michael – Committed to the Craft
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. MICHAEL’S ROLE AT BLAST IT CLEAN Michael recently joined Blast It Clean as a crew member, bringing a strong work ethic and a hands-on mindset to our team.…
Read MoreHow Surface Prep Affects Coating Performance in Chicago’s Climate
For facility managers and project managers overseeing industrial coating work in the Chicago area, the conversation about coating performance almost always starts in the wrong place. It starts with the coating itself: the chemistry, the mil thickness, the warranty. What it should start with is the surface underneath. Surface preparation is the single greatest variable…
Read MorePaint Removal Options for Chicago Building Surfaces
Chicago buildings include a wide range of materials, construction eras, and coating histories. Many structures carry multiple paint layers applied across decades. Property managers, contractors, and facility teams review paint removal during façade restoration, maintenance planning, or coating failure. Paint removal work in Chicago changes based on the surface beneath the paint. Masonry, concrete, steel,…
Read MoreMarine Coating Prep for Great Lakes Environments
If you work along Lake Michigan, you already know what your steel faces each season. Chicago harbors freeze solid in winter. Spring brings heavy rain and sharp temperature swings. Summer heat raises surface temperatures far above the air reading. Fall storms push waves and spray back onto docks, hulls, and rail systems that never fully…
Read MoreCleaning Chicago Food Facilities During Shutdown Periods
Food facility shutdown cleaning in Chicago works best when it starts as a planning conversation, not a last-minute task. Short shutdown windows leave little room for guesswork. Teams juggle maintenance, repairs, inspections, and restart timelines. Cleaning needs to fit into this flow without slowing anything down. When planning starts early, shutdown cleaning supports food safety…
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