Topical smoke‑damage remediation on wood and concrete may seem straightforward—chemical sponges or low‑pressure detergent washes (e.g., TSP or mild soap) are applied with brushes, sponges, or sprayers—but the method carries inherent shortcomings. Every wet application soaks into wood substrates, risking swelling, tannin bleed‑through, and finish degradation, while concrete’s porous matrix traps moisture.

Immediate rinsing followed by extensive air‑movement or dehumidification is required to prevent secondary damage, yet residual dampness often persists in hidden voids. Moreover, smoke particulates embed deeply within surface pores, demanding repeated cycles of dry‑chemical sponging, detergent wash‑and‑rinse, HEPA‑vacuuming, and pressure rinsing—sometimes three or more passes—to approach a truly clean substrate. Each iteration compounds labor costs, prolongs workspace staging, and extends overall project duration, making this approach both time‑ and resource‑intensive for restoration professionals.

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Dry‑ice blasting mostly eliminates secondary blasting media—dry ice sublimates on contact—but its consumable costs run $1–$3 per pound of CO₂ pellets, so cleaning a modest room (say 50–100 lbs of ice) can mean $50–$300 in media alone while Soda Works Equipment would do the same area with a media cost of just $20-$60. Because the pellets turn to gas, you must ensure robust ventilation (per OSHA and CO₂‐safety guidelines) and monitor for asphyxiation hazards, and operators need insulated gloves, face shields, and hearing protection to prevent frostbite and noise injury.

Although there’s no solid “spent” media to sweep up, the process knocks soot, char, and other debris off surfaces, generating a fine slurry of contaminants that must be contained—so you still need drop‑cloths, HEPA‑vacuuming, and bagging of waste particulates. And while dry ice is generally non‑abrasive, if used at too high a pressure or on delicate substrates (e.g., thin drywall paper facings, soft woods), it can cause surface pitting or delamination.

This combination of higher per‑pound cost, ventilation and PPE demands, debris‑cleanup requirements, and potential for over‑aggressive impact makes dry‑ice blasting more complex—and often more expensive—than many contractors initially expect.

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