SDC Specialized Services is your expert in dry ice blasting and cryogenic cleaning in Montreal. IICRC certified, we serve the industrial, commercial and residential sectors — no water, no chemicals, no production downtime. Guaranteed efficiency and speed.
Cryogenic cleaning, also known as dry ice cleaning, is an advanced industrial cleaning method. It uses solid carbon dioxide (CO2) pellets, blasted at high speed onto surfaces to be cleaned. This technique provides effective, non-abrasive cleaning for a variety of industrial applications.
Specialized equipment
Multiple certifications
Reduced maintenance costs
Complete property protection
Specialized equipment
Multiple certifications
Reduced maintenance costs
Complete property protection
Dry ice blasting — also known as cryogenic cleaning or CO2 blast cleaning — is a high-performance industrial cleaning technique that uses solid CO2 pellets propelled at high velocity to remove contaminants, soot, grease, mold and paint from surfaces. On impact, the dry ice pellets sublimate instantly into gas, leaving zero secondary waste to manage. It is an FDA-approved method recommended for environments with strict sanitation requirements.
Unlike pressure washing or chemical cleaning, dry ice cleaning is an entirely dry process: no water, no solvents, no detergents. Treated surfaces are immediately ready to be put back into service, which represents a significant operational and financial advantage for Quebec businesses.
Dry ice blasting cleans surfaces without abrasion, without moisture and without leaving secondary waste. Unlike traditional methods, it requires no equipment disassembly, which significantly reduces downtime and maintenance costs. Whether for post-disaster restoration, preventive maintenance or precision cleaning, this technology adapts to a wide variety of industries: food processing, pharmaceutical, automotive, electronics and more. A fast, clean and safe solution to keep your facilities performing at their best.
The process relies on three simultaneous mechanisms:
This triple effect makes dry ice blasting 4 to 8 times faster than traditional cleaning methods — without damaging the treated surfaces.
SDC Specialized Services' dry ice blasting adapts to a very wide range of needs — from heavy industrial maintenance to emergency post-disaster interventions.
In the food processing industry, dry ice blasting eliminates bacteria on production lines without water or chemicals, meeting the strictest HACCP standards. In energy production, the non-conductive nature of dry ice allows turbines, transformers, circuit breakers and electrical panels to be cleaned while energized, without production interruption. The foundry, printing and rubber industries also benefit from dry blasting to remove resins, inks and production deposits.
For residential property owners, dry ice blasting is the most effective solution after a fire (soot and odor removal), a flood (mold-contaminated surfaces) or for facade cleaning and graffiti removal. SDC provides emergency response 7 days a week across Greater Montreal — Laval, Longueuil, South Shore, North Shore.
SDC Specialized Services is one of the few companies in Quebec combining IICRC certification, an RBQ license and over 40 years of hands-on expertise in specialized services. Our technicians are trained in the latest industrial and residential cryogenic cleaning standards, and every intervention is documented with a pre- and post-condition report.
Since 1983, SDC has served hundreds of industrial, commercial and residential clients across Greater Montreal. Our mastery of dry ice blasting is part of a complete ecosystem of specialized services, ensuring end-to-end management of your project — from initial assessment to final certification.
Our teams are available day, night and weekends to minimize impact on your operations. Dry ice blasting is performed without disassembling your installations and with no drying time, which drastically reduces your downtime.
We are so confident in the quality and effectiveness of our services that we offer a complete satisfaction guarantee. If, for any reason, you are not fully satisfied with the results, we commit to returning and performing additional cleaning at no extra charge.
Our team analyzes your needs: surface type, square footage, nature of contaminants, operational constraints (schedule, access, ongoing production). You receive a detailed estimate including labor, dry ice and travel — with no hidden fees. Contact us to get started.
Our technicians arrive equipped with the most advanced dry ice blasting equipment on the market. The intervention is tailored to your environment: industrial, commercial or residential. No disassembly is required in the vast majority of cases.
At the end of each project, SDC provides a compliance report documenting the condition of surfaces before and after treatment. This document is useful for your insurers, quality audits and industry certifications.
Your dry ice blasting project deserves a professional, certified and transparent approach. SDC Specialized Services serves all of Greater Montreal with an experienced team, state-of-the-art equipment and a documented quality commitment since 1983.
Every estimate is free, detailed and obligation-free. Contact us now.
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Solid CO2 pellets (dry ice, –78.5°C / –109.3°F) are propelled by compressed air onto the surfaces to be cleaned. The impact combines thermal shock, kinetic energy and instant sublimation to dislodge contaminants and deposits without leaving any residue. The surface is immediately ready for use.
Yes. Dry ice is a non-conductive material that can be safely used on live electrical equipment: motors, transformers, circuit breakers, electrical panels. This is one of the key advantages of dry ice blasting over water-based cleaning.
Dry ice blasting is used in the food processing industry, energy production, foundries, printing, residential projects (post-disaster, mold, graffiti), heritage buildings and medical equipment. SDC serves all of these sectors in Montreal and across Quebec.
The cost of dry ice blasting depends on the surface area, type of surface and access constraints. As an indication, market prices range from $30 to $80 per square meter in North America. SDC Specialized Services offers a free assessment to provide you with an accurate and transparent estimate.
Pressure washing uses water and can damage delicate surfaces, electrical components and generate wastewater that requires treatment. Dry ice blasting is entirely dry: no water, no chemicals, no drying time — and it is safe for use on live electrical equipment. For sensitive environments, dry ice blasting is consistently the superior choice.
