Business Details
18 Years
experience
Dry Ice Blasting Services in Windsor
Founded in 2008, CO2 Sweep has dedicated itself to revolutionizing industrial cleaning through innovative dry ice blasting technology. With over 15 years of experience across diverse industries, we combine engineering expertise with cutting-edge methods to solve complex cleaning challenges. Our approach prioritizes safety, environmental responsibility, and operational efficiency, meeting CFIA, FDA, USDA and EPA guidelines.We specialize in delivering non-abrasive, non-conductive cleaning solutions that minimize downtime and secondary waste, serving businesses throughout Southwestern Ontario. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our investment in quality equipment, comprehensive training, and a team that understands the production challenges our clients face daily.
Services
Dry Ice Blasting
Industrial Cleaning
Automotive Restoration
Aviation Maintenance
Brick Cleaning
Fire Restoration
Lead Paint Removal
Equipment Cleaning
Food Processing Cleaning
Historical Preservation
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in dry ice blasting technology
- We provide non-abrasive, non-conductive cleaning solutions
- We meet CFIA, FDA, USDA and EPA guidelines
- We offer on-site cleaning without equipment disassembly
- Our team uses mobile equipment for flexible service delivery
What people say
Amazing job
Looks as good as new
Effective paint removal
Superior cleaning
Quick turnaround
Services
Dry Ice Blasting
Our dry ice blasting service uses carbon dioxide pellets to clean surfaces without abrasion or residue. This eco-friendly method effectively removes contaminants from industrial equipment, historical artifacts, and building materials. The process involves propelling rice-sized ice pellets at high speeds, which sublimate on contact, leaving only the removed debris to clean up. This technology works well for sensitive electrical components, food processing equipment, and restoration projects where water cannot be used.
Industrial Cleaning
We specialize in industrial cleaning solutions that minimize equipment downtime and maximize efficiency. Our dry ice technology enables on-site cleaning of machinery, conveyors, and production lines without disassembly. This dry process removes grease, adhesive residues, and built-up contaminants from automotive manufacturing equipment, aircraft components, and food processing machinery while maintaining material integrity. Our mobile equipment allows cleaning in hard-to-reach areas while preserving operational timelines.
Historical Restoration
Our historical restoration service carefully cleans delicate surfaces without causing damage. We use dry ice blasting to remove paint, soot, and contaminants from warbird aircraft components, historical buildings, and vintage machinery. This method preserves original materials while eliminating hazardous substances like lead paint. Our team successfully completed restoration projects for the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association and has demonstrated the process to historic aircraft restorers nationwide.
Brick Cleaning
We offer specialized brick cleaning services for both interior and exterior masonry. Our non-abrasive approach removes soot, mold, graffiti, and paint without damaging brick surfaces. For exterior cleaning, we use dry ice blasting combined with appropriate vapor blasting techniques to restore historical buildings while maintaining structural integrity. Interior brick cleaning benefits from our minimal-mess process that effectively removes contaminants from porous surfaces.
Lead Paint Removal
Our lead paint removal service provides safe, contained abatement solutions. Dry ice blasting effectively strips failing lead-based paint without generating secondary waste, minimizing hazardous material disposal requirements. This process works well on both interior and exterior surfaces while preserving underlying materials. The technology keeps containment efforts minimal while maintaining worker safety through non-toxic, non-chemical cleaning methods.
People
Reid LaFlair
Founder
Reid LaFlair founded CO2 Sweep in 2008 after transitioning from an engineering and manufacturing background. He brings diverse industry experience to dry ice blasting applications, focusing on solving production and cleaning challenges with innovative solutions. His technical expertise ensures proper equipment selection and safe implementation of cleaning processes across multiple sectors including automotive, aviation, and historical restoration.
Questions
What is dry ice blasting?
Dry ice blasting uses carbon dioxide pellets propelled at high speeds to clean surfaces. The ice sublimates on impact, removing contaminants without residue, abrasion, or water usage.
Is dry ice blasting environmentally friendly?
Yes, our process meets CFIA, FDA, USDA and EPA guidelines. The dry ice vaporizes on contact, leaving only the removed contaminants to collect without creating secondary waste.
Can you clean industrial equipment in place?
Yes, our dry ice blasting method allows cleaning of machinery without disassembly, reducing downtime while effectively removing grease, adhesive residues, and contaminants from complex equipment.
Do you work on historical restoration projects?
Yes, we specialize in historical preservation including aircraft restoration, building masonry cleaning, and delicate surface preparation using non-abrasive dry ice blasting techniques.
How does dry ice blasting remove lead paint?
Dry ice blasting cleanly removes failing lead-based paint while minimizing secondary waste. The process contains hazardous material effectively without using chemicals or generating abrasive residue.
What areas do you service?
We primarily service Southwestern Ontario, providing dry ice blasting solutions for industries ranging from automotive manufacturing to historical restoration projects in the Windsor region.
