Southern California’s #1 dry ice blasting service.
No water. No chemicals. No downtime. Just clean.
Mobile dry ice blasting
Chemical-free, water-free CO₂ cleaning for automotive, industrial & restoration.
Ice Blast Works provides professional dry ice blasting across Los Angeles, Inglewood, Culver City, Torrance, Hawthorne, El Segundo, Downey, Orange County, Riverside, Ventura, and San Diego. We use pressurized CO₂ pellets to remove grease, rust, carbon, soot, and grime from automotive undercarriages, engine bays, and industrial equipment — without water, chemicals, or abrasive damage. Our mobile crews travel to your shop, facility, or garage, or you can visit our shop in Inglewood. Whether you’re restoring a classic car, maintaining production equipment, or recovering from fire or mold damage, dry ice blasting delivers a deep, damage-free clean with zero secondary waste.
The Ice Blast Works difference
No other provider in Southern California comes close.
Experience, capacity, and specialized equipment that most providers can’t match — all on one crew, dispatched from a single call.
5-machine deployment capacity
We can mobilize up to five blasting machines and a full crew to your site simultaneously — completing large jobs in a fraction of the time.
Proprietary equipment others don’t have
For complex, high-difficulty jobs that standard dry ice blasters can’t reach or handle, we deploy specialized tooling built for the task.
Right machine for every application
Different contaminants — carbon, mold, grease, paint, soot, rust staining — demand different pressure and pellet profiles. We match both.
10+ years of industry experience
Dry ice blasting is not a skill learned on the job — there is no substitute for a decade of field experience across every material and site.
Fully insured — GL & workers’ comp
We carry full General Liability insurance and Workers’ Compensation coverage on every technician on every job site.
OSHA-trained technicians
Our crew holds OSHA training applicable across the majority of industrial work environments — confined space, PPE, and site protocol.
Industries served
Dry ice blasting solutions for every industrial environment.
Every industry has surfaces that conventional cleaning methods can’t touch without risk.
Aerospace & Precision
Tooling, fixtures & components
Power & Electrical
Switchgear, motors & generators
Foundries & Metalcasting
Molds, cores & tooling
Food & Beverage
Conveyors, ovens & production lines
Printing & Packaging
Press decks, rollers & ink systems
Automotive Restoration
Undercarriage, engine bays & detailing
Restoration & Remediation
Soot, smoke & mold removal
Medical & Pharmaceutical
Clean room fixtures & molds
Automotive restoration
Detail-safe cleaning, factory-finish preservation.
Strip decades of grime and undercoating from engine bays, chassis, and undercarriages — without soaking wiring or damaging original finishes.
- Undercarriage restoration & buildup removal
- Carbon and rust staining lifted, finish preserved
- Inglewood automotive shop + mobile service
Project showcase
Real jobs. Real results.
Every clip below is actual Ice Blast Works crew on an active job site — no stock footage, no staging.
Heavy Industrial Cleaning
Multi-tech deployment on large industrial assets — removes years of buildup without disassembly.
Robotic Assembly Line
Precision cleaning around sensitive robotics and conveyor systems — no disassembly required.
Aircraft Restoration
Vintage aircraft fuselage and engine nacelle stripping — zero surface damage, paint-ready finish.
Processing Line Cleaning
Food-safe dry ice blasting on active production machinery — chemical-free, inline, USDA-compliant.
Fire & Mold Remediation
Multi-machine deployment for structural remediation — removes soot, char, and mold from surfaces.
Industrial Tank Cleaning
Blasting carbon and scale off large outdoor tanks and pressure vessels — zero chemical waste.
About Ice Blast Works
Southern California’s mobile dry ice blasting specialist.
Ice Blast Works has been providing professional dry ice blasting to Southern California’s industrial facilities, commercial properties, and automotive shops since 2014. Our technicians are trained in CO₂ blasting safety and OSHA-compliant protocols, and we can deploy up to five blasting machines and a full crew to a single site for large-scale jobs. Every technician on every job carries full General Liability insurance and Workers’ Compensation coverage. Based in Inglewood, our mobile crews serve clients across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Ventura, and San Diego counties.
Service area
Serving Southern California.
Serving Inglewood, Culver City, Torrance, Hawthorne, El Segundo, Downey, and greater Los Angeles County, with mobile service extending across Orange County, Riverside, Ventura, and San Diego.
FAQ
Answers for industrial, restoration & automotive clients.
Common questions we hear from facility managers, restoration contractors, and vehicle owners before booking a job.
Industrial & Commercial
Can you clean equipment without shutting down our production line?
In most cases, yes. Dry ice blasting can be performed on equipment in place, without disassembly, so many industrial clients schedule cleaning during short changeovers rather than a full shutdown. For complex or high-voltage equipment, we coordinate lockout/tagout with your safety team first.
Is dry ice blasting safe for food processing and USDA-regulated facilities?
Yes. Dry ice (CO₂) is accepted for use around food-contact surfaces because it sublimates into gas on contact and leaves no secondary residue, media, or moisture behind — unlike sand or soda blasting, which can contaminate product lines.
What industrial equipment can be cleaned with dry ice blasting?
Conveyors, robotics, molds, presses, tanks, switchgear, motors, generators, and other production equipment that can’t tolerate water, chemicals, or abrasive media. We match pressure and pellet size to the substrate to avoid damage.
Do you carry insurance for work inside our facility?
Yes. We carry full General Liability insurance and Workers’ Compensation coverage on every technician on every job site, and can provide a certificate of insurance naming your facility as needed.
Fire, Soot & Smoke Damage
How is dry ice blasting different from traditional fire restoration cleaning?
Traditional soot removal often relies on chemical sponges, water, or abrasive scrubbing that can smear soot deeper into porous surfaces. Dry ice blasting lifts soot and char off the surface without adding moisture, reducing the risk of secondary water damage and speeding up the restoration timeline.
Can dry ice blasting remove smoke odor as well as visible soot?
Removing the soot and char that carries smoke odor is a major step toward odor elimination. For persistent odor in porous materials, we can work alongside your restoration team’s ozone or thermal fogging treatment for a complete solution.
How fast can your crew respond after a fire?
We prioritize fire and water damage calls and can typically mobilize within 24 hours across our Southern California service area, working alongside your insurance adjuster or restoration contractor.
Will dry ice blasting damage electrical panels, wiring, or HVAC components after a fire?
No — since there’s no water, chemicals, or moisture involved, dry ice blasting is one of the few methods safe to use directly around de-energized electrical panels, wiring, and HVAC ductwork without risking corrosion or shorts.
Mold Remediation
Does dry ice blasting kill mold, or just remove it?
Dry ice blasting physically removes mold growth, spores, and staining from the surface it’s attached to. The extreme cold and sublimation process disrupts the mold’s structure, and because no water is introduced, it doesn’t create the moisture mold needs to return.
Is dry ice blasting safer than sanding or media blasting for mold removal?
Yes. Sanding and abrasive blasting can aerosolize mold spores into the air and embed grit into the material. Dry ice blasting produces less airborne disturbance and leaves no secondary media, though we still recommend containment and PPE protocols for heavier mold loads.
Can you treat wood framing, drywall, and HVAC ductwork for mold?
Yes. Dry ice blasting works well on exposed wood framing, joists, and metal ductwork. Heavily saturated or structurally compromised drywall may still need to be removed and replaced per standard remediation practice — we can advise during the site visit.
Do you work with insurance companies and remediation contractors?
Yes, regularly. We provide photo documentation, scope details, and itemized estimates that work directly with insurance claims and general contractors overseeing the remediation project.
Automotive
Will dry ice blasting damage my car’s paint, rubber, or electrical components?
No. Dry ice blasting is non-abrasive and doesn’t use grit, so it won’t scratch factory paint or clear coat. We adjust pressure around rubber seals, wiring harnesses, and sensors to protect them, which is why it’s a preferred method for undercarriage and engine bay cleaning versus pressure washing.
How is this different from a regular car wash or pressure wash for undercarriage cleaning?
Pressure washing forces water into electrical connectors, bushings, and seams, which can trap moisture and accelerate rust. Dry ice blasting removes grime, undercoating, and rust staining without introducing any water, so there’s nothing left to trap or corrode.
Do I need to bring my vehicle to your shop, or can you come to me?
Both — we have an automotive shop in Inglewood, and we also run mobile service across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Ventura, and San Diego counties for shops, dealerships, and collectors who need on-site cleaning.
Is dry ice blasting good for restoring classic or collector cars?
Yes — it’s one of the most respected methods in restoration work specifically because it removes decades of grime, undercoating, and surface rust without stripping or damaging original factory finishes, VIN stampings, or delicate trim.
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