Sandblasting | Blast It Clean

Meet 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.…

How 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…

Paint 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,…

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…

Cleaning 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…

Why 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,…

What 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…

What 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…

Learning 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…

Why 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…