Industrial cleaning.
Without chemicals.
Across Germany.
HI-Industrieservice is your specialist for professional dry ice blasting. We clean your industrial plant, machinery and production facilities chemical-free, residue-free and without dismantling, directly on site at your premises.
What is dry ice blasting?
Dry ice blasting (also known as CO₂ blasting or dry ice cleaning) is an industrial cleaning process in which dry ice pellets are blasted onto contaminated surfaces using compressed air. The so-called thermal shock effect detaches deposits from the substrate through the extreme temperature difference of −78.5 °C: quickly, thoroughly and without residue.
During dry ice blasting, the CO₂ sublimates directly into gas, leaving no residue whatsoever. No water, no chemicals, no abrasives. This makes dry ice cleaning particularly suitable for sensitive production equipment, electrical components and food processing businesses.
Unlike conventional cleaning methods such as sandblasting or high-pressure cleaning, dry ice blasting can in many cases be carried out without dismantling the equipment. This minimises production downtime and considerably reduces the overall cost of your industrial cleaning.
Dry ice blasting vs. conventional cleaning
Why manufacturing companies are switching to dry ice cleaning, and the advantages dry ice blasting offers over sandblasting, high-pressure cleaning and manual cleaning.
| Criterion | Dry ice blasting | Sandblasting | High-pressure cleaning | Manual cleaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residues | None (CO₂ sublimates) | Blasting media residue | Water residue | Cleaning agent residue |
| Chemicals required | None | None | Sometimes | Sometimes |
| Residue-free | Yes | No | No (water) | No |
| Dismantling required | Not required | Usually required | Usually required | Often required |
| Suitable for electronics | Yes | No | No | Limited |
| Audit-ready documentation | Included | Extra charge | Extra charge | Rarely |
| Food businesses | HACCP-compliant | No | Limited | Conditionally suitable |
Why dry ice blasting is the better cleaning solution
Dry ice cleaning has long ceased to be a niche process in industry. These benefits explain why food, pharmaceutical and manufacturing businesses are increasingly replacing conventional cleaning methods with dry ice blasting.
Chemical-free
No solvents, no pickling agents, no water. The CO₂ sublimates without residue, ideal for food, pharmaceutical and cleanroom environments.
No dismantling required
Equipment is cleaned in its installed state: no disassembly, no assembly time, no risk of rust from moisture.
Precise & gentle on the substrate
The thermal shock effect removes deposits with pinpoint precision without attacking the substrate. Electronics, paintwork and seals remain intact.
Up to 80% time saving
Compared directly with manual cleaning or high-pressure methods, dry ice blasting considerably reduces the time required, with better results.
Audit-ready documentation
Complete cleaning report with photo documentation. HACCP-suitable: directly usable for quality and hygiene audits.
Professional equipment
Latest-generation dry ice blasters, our own compressed air equipment, PPE. We are fully self-sufficient: no third-party infrastructure required.
Dry ice blasting for every industry
Professional dry ice cleaning solves cleaning tasks across all industries, wherever conventional methods reach their limits.
Fire damage restoration
Soot removal, fire damage restoration, odour neutralisation
Learn moreMechanical engineering
Tools, moulds, production equipment
Learn moreFood industry
HACCP-compliant, FDA-suitable, no contamination
Learn morePharmaceutical & medical
Cleanroom-compatible, validatable, residue-free
Learn moreDie casting
Dies, hot and cold chambers, ejectors
Learn moreIndustry & construction
Façades, structural steelwork, industrial floors
Learn moreScaffolding: everything from a single source
On request, we also take care of the scaffolding for your project. That means you do not have to coordinate a separate contractor: cleaning and safe access come from a single source, precisely aligned with each other. On large industrial projects, scaffolding is already an integral part of our work.
Safe access
Standard-compliant scaffolding for hard-to-reach areas: factory hall ceilings, plants, façades and structures at great heights.
Coordination from a single source
One contact person for scaffolding and cleaning. No handovers, no coordinating schedules between several trades.
Experience from large projects
We have already successfully delivered the scaffolding as part of demanding large-scale industrial projects.
Planned and inspected
Structurally designed, professionally erected and inspected, so that your cleaning can run safely and smoothly.
From enquiry to clean equipment
A transparent process in four steps. No effort on your part: we organise, coordinate and document your dry ice cleaning.
Initial consultation & analysis
Free site visit and analysis of your equipment. Clarification of the general conditions, degree of soiling and requirements. Individual fixed-price quotation within 48 hours.
Scheduling
Flexible scheduling around your production plan. Weekend and night shifts possible, so your production does not have to pause.
On-site cleaning
Certified specialist staff carry out the dry ice cleaning safely and efficiently. All safety regulations are complied with, including a ventilation plan.
Report & handover
Photo documentation before and after cleaning, handover report, audit-ready records. Certificate for your quality records on request.
Dry ice cleaning: a look at our projects
Before and after results from real industrial projects show what professional dry ice blasting can achieve.
Electric motor: dust & production residues
Dry ice cleaning of an electric motor
Control cabinet: industrial plant
Residue-free cleaning of control cabinets
Pump & pipe system: production area
Gentle cleaning of pumps & fittings
Exterior cleaning of a technical enclosure
Removal of stubborn weathering deposits, entirely without water or chemicals.
More results from the field
Real photos from our jobs. Click on an image pair to open the full-size view.
About HI-Industrieservice
The team behind your professional dry ice cleaning.
Heiko Ibert
Heiko Ibert is the founder and Managing Director of HI-Industrieservice. For more than three years, he has been helping industrial and commercial businesses to clean their equipment, machinery and halls efficiently, safely and sustainably using state-of-the-art dry ice technology. What drives him: maximum quality, honesty and a dependable service that his customers can rely on. In this time, he has already completed more than 240 projects, from complex hall and machine cleaning to sensitive areas such as food or plastics processing.
Gaetano De Michele
Gaetano De Michele is the organisational heart of HI-Industrieservice. As COO, he ensures that every cleaning job, whether a small machine system or a large industrial hall, runs smoothly, efficiently and exactly to the customer’s requirements. With his technical understanding and eye for detail, he takes charge of the complete planning and operational implementation, from on-site coordination and the organisation of materials, machinery and manpower through to the final quality inspection.
Dry ice blasting near you
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FAQ: frequently asked questions about dry ice cleaning
Answers to the most common questions from plant managers and buyers in industry.
Can’t find your question?0800 0010982 · Monday to Friday, 7:00 to 18:00In dry ice blasting, dry ice pellets are blasted at high speed onto the surface to be cleaned. The thermal shock effect loosens the contamination and the CO₂ immediately sublimates into gas, leaving no residue whatsoever.
The duration depends on the degree of soiling and the surface area. Typical graffiti removal (10 m²): 30 to 60 minutes. Large-scale industrial cleaning jobs are planned on a project-specific basis.
The cleaning costs alone can be similar. However, there are no costs for disposing of waste water and blasting media or for preparation and follow-up work. Thanks to the time saved, dry ice cleaning is often more economical.
Yes. No toxic chemicals are used. Hearing protection, safety goggles and, where necessary, respiratory protection in enclosed spaces are required.
Almost all of them: metal, concrete, stone, wood, plastic, glass and even sensitive electronics. We will be happy to advise you on your application.
The CO₂ is a recycled product from industrial processes. No additional CO₂ is produced: the process is climate-neutral.
In many cases, yes. As no moisture or chemicals are used, cleaning can be carried out directly on the machines.
Yes. HACCP-compliant, no chemical residues, suitable for food and pharmaceutical businesses.
Request dry ice cleaning: get a quote within 48h
Briefly describe your situation. We analyse the job, prepare an individual fixed-price quotation for your dry ice cleaning and get back to you personally, without sales pressure.
- Free of charge & no obligation: no risk, no hidden costs
- Fixed-price quotation: transparent and binding before work starts
- On site across Germany: short-notice appointments also possible
- Certified specialist staff: years of industrial experience
- Weekend & night shifts: so your production does not have to pause