SubZero Blasting

06/02/2026

Smoke damage can reach far beyond the visible burn area.

Dry Ice Blasting is an effective solution for removing soot, smoke residue, and fire related contamination from structural surfaces without introducing water into the building.

Fast, efficient, and readying surfaces for the next stage of restoration.

06/01/2026

Client Spotlight: Trenton Fire Restoration

Our team was called to a house fire project in Trenton where smoke, soot, and carbon contamination had affected structural surfaces throughout the building.

The job: Fire damage leaves behind more than what you can see. Smoke residue and soot
contamination must be removed before sealing, reconstruction, and restoration work can begin.

Our solution: Using Dry Ice Blasting, we safely removed contamination from structural surfaces without introducing water or harsh chemicals into the building.

The result: The structure was properly prepared for the next phase of restoration, helping speed up the recovery process while minimizing secondary waste.

No moisture. No unnecessary mess. Just an efficient path toward rebuilding.

Need help with fire restoration or surface cleaning? Contact SubZero Blasting to learn how Dry Ice Blasting can help!

05/27/2026

Take a walk with us!

From the plant floor straight into a confined space boiler… this is where the real work happens.

Inside one of Toronto’s largest wastewater treatment facilities, our team tackled heavy calcium buildup deep within the system using Dry Ice Blasting.

Tight access. Controlled environment. Zero room for mistakes.

Watch as we move through the space and right into the pipe where precision cleaning keeps critical infrastructure running efficiently.

No disassembly. No secondary waste. Just results.

05/26/2026

Calcium buildup, gone in seconds.

Dry Ice Blasting removes deposits cleanly without damaging the surface underneath.

Fast. Precise. No mess.

05/25/2026

Confined space, boiler entry, and zero room for mistakes.

We were recently on site at the in Toronto, one of the largest wastewater treatment facilities in Canada and among the biggest in North America. Originally built in the early 1900s and expanded over decades, this facility plays a critical role in treating wastewater for the city and surrounding areas.

Our scope was confined space cleaning inside a boiler system, removing calcium buildup as part of preventative maintenance. Over time, this type of buildup reduces efficiency, restricts flow, and can lead to larger mechanical issues if not addressed properly.

This was not an easy environment.

Tight quarters, limited access, restricted airflow, and the potential for gas buildup meant everything had to be controlled and monitored at all times. Our confined space team followed strict entry procedures, continuous gas monitoring, ventilation setup, and full safety protocols before and during entry.

Once inside, the work required precision.

Calcium deposits had formed throughout the internal surfaces, and removal had to be done carefully to avoid damaging the system while still achieving a thorough clean. Every section had to be accessed and cleared properly to ensure the boiler could return to optimal operation.

Confined space work like this demands:
- Full hazard assessment and entry planning
- Continuous air quality and gas monitoring
- Proper ventilation and rescue readiness
- Experienced personnel trained for tight-access environments

This is the kind of work where process, discipline, and attention to detail matter just as much as the cleaning itself. Another challenging job completed safely and properly.

Take a look through the photos to see the conditions and the level of work involved.

05/22/2026

Client Spotlight: Western Mechanical Ltd

Removing wax protectant from large precision-machined components, fast, clean, and without damaging the surface.

These parts are coated for transport protection, but traditional removal means chemicals, wiping, residue, and time. It’s messy and inefficient.

With dry ice blasting:
No chemicals
No secondary waste
No moisture
No abrasion to machined surfaces
Faster turnaround

The dry ice hits, lifts the wax, and disappears, leaving a clean, dry, ready-to-use surface.

This is exactly where dry ice blasting shines, precision work that needs to stay precision.

05/21/2026

Built up grime, tight spaces, and no room for error.

Dry Ice Blasting cuts through the mess without damaging the machinery keeping everything clean, efficient, and production ready.

No disassembly. No residue. Just results.

05/19/2026

Confined space, critical systems, and zero room for error.

We were called to Amherst Island near Kingston to handle a serious issue on a ferry vessel connecting the mainland. This diesel-electric hybrid vessel, with double stack compartments, had an exhaust leak that contaminated sealed areas housing sensitive instrumentation, including gas detectors and monitoring systems. The contamination spread through the engine room and into two stacked compartments, each roughly 30 ft high, triggering false alarms and taking the vessel out of operation.

Our confined space team spent three full days inside these compartments, carefully cleaning all surfaces, instrumentation, and tight-access areas without damaging any critical components. We also cleaned the engine room where the issue originated, restoring the system safely and effectively.

Dry ice blasting was the only method suited for this:
- Non-abrasive, safe for delicate equipment
- No moisture, critical for electrical systems
- No secondary waste, ideal for confined spaces
- Reaches tight areas without disassembly

Diesel-electric vessels rely on clean environments and accurate sensor readings.

When contamination interferes, operations stop. We got this system cleaned, stabilized, and ready to return to service.

This work was completed for the Ministry of Transportation.

Being on an island with no amenities, we brought everything with us, including our own kitchen.

Between long days, the crew kept it simple with burgers and hot dogs.

That also brought in a local visitor. A friendly, collared farm dog caught the smell and decided to stick with us for the entire job. Followed us around site, became part of the crew, and didn’t want us leaving, even tried to hop on the ferry back with us.

Tough job, remote conditions, precise work, and a few good moments along the way.

Take a look through the photos to see the level of detail involved.

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

Hello, May Long Weekend ☀️

The unofficial kickoff to summer is here, and we’re all in. Whether you’re heading to the cottage, firing up the grill, or getting in a few extra jobs before the heat hits, we hope you enjoy a well-earned break.

Don’t forget, we’ve got dry ice for sale, perfect for keeping your coolers cold all weekend long! Send us a message to schedule your pick up.