Sandblasting
Marine 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…
Read MoreWhy Dry Ice Blasting Fits Chicago Food Production Standards
Chicago food production runs on strict sanitation rules, tight maintenance windows, and constant pressure to keep lines moving. Cleaning work needs to support those realities. Dry ice blasting Chicago food facilities has become a practical fit because it aligns with how food plants operate day to day. It supports sanitation goals without adding moisture, grit,…
Read MoreWhat Chicago PMs Miss When Hiring a Blasting Contractor
This blog speaks to experienced project managers working across Chicago facilities. You know construction, maintenance, and shutdown planning. You also know how one early trade mistake ripples through the rest of the schedule. Blasting work often falls into that risk zone. It sits early, moves fast, and rarely gets revisited once coatings begin. The goal…
Read MoreWhat Sandblasting Looks Like for Chicago Facilities
Sandblasting in Chicago rarely looks like an open job site with unlimited space and time. Most projects occur within active buildings, where operations continue, people move through the space, and schedules remain tight. The work adapts to those conditions. It responds to aging infrastructure, heavy use, and the realities of urban facilities that cannot simply…
Read MoreLearning the Trade – Meet Jerry
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. JERRY’S ROLE AT BLAST IT CLEAN Jerry joined the Blast It Clean crew in December 2024 and has been a strong addition to our field team. We are…
Read MoreWhy Mold Removal is Important
Water damage and mold issues create stress for homeowners and businesses, and they tend to move fast once moisture settles into a building. Blast It Clean supports mold removal projects through industrial cleaning, multiple blasting media, and coatings that protect surfaces after cleanup. Our team steps in when you need strong surface prep, safe removal…
Read MoreThe Force Behind Our Shop – Meet Joe
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. JOE’S ROLE AT BLAST IT CLEAN Joe stepped into the shop manager role in September, and he brought strong energy to the team from day one. He keeps…
Read MoreTurning Projects into Progress – Meet Josh
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. JOSH’S ROLE AT BLAST IT CLEAN Josh is the newest addition to our administration team as an estimator and salesman. He communicates with clients and assists with needs.…
Read MoreAlways Ready to Learn – Meet Andrew
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. ANDREW’S ROLE AT BLAST IT CLEAN Andrew joined the Blast It Clean team in April this year, and he’s already proven himself to be a dedicated and hardworking…
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