At Abrasive Solutions, we have experience with all types of blasting media including sand, glass, glass bead, walnut, corn and salt. Sometimes the safest, healthiest, and most effective option is soda blasting, a technique in which pressurized baking soda is used to clean or prep a surface. Soda blasting is often the best alternative in specific situations because it’s completely water soluble, nontoxic, and environmentally friendly.
Sensitive machinery
Soda blasting is highly effective in cleaning sensitive areas, like a vehicle’s engine, where sandblasting isn’t a good option. Soda can be washed away without a trace, whereas sand can penetrate the sensitive areas and cause a breakdown.
Fire damage clean-up
Disaster and fire restoration companies benefit from the use of media blasting to clean areas damaged by fire and smoke. Soda blasting strips away the soot and burned edges of surfaces, and as an added bonus, helps neutralize the acrid smell. Baking soda is a natural deodorizer.
Classic cars and antique tractors
Collectors don’t trust their “baby” to just any paint-stripping method. They want the least aggressive blasting approach used on their prized possession. Soda media blasting is a quick and clean way to remove paint on these treasures. One caveat—soda blasting does not remove rust.
Where food is present
Food processing plants are especially well-suited for media blasting because baking soda is nontoxic and water soluble. After blasting is complete, the processing plant’s equipment can be thoroughly washed, leaving behind no sandy grit that might accidentally contaminate the food or introduce a health hazard.
Backyard pool
Soda blasting is an environmentally friendly option for decks, sidewalks, or any surface located near a swimming pool. Sandblasting in these areas would inevitably send sand into the pool, requiring tedious clean-up. Baking soda, on the other hand, is completely water soluble and safe for swimmers.
Contact us for information. Let us show you the benefits of soda blasting. As a mobile media blasting company, we come to you! Call or text 920-717-8011 or send an email to wisconsinblaster@gmail.com to get started.