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SODA BLASTING WET ABRASIVE
Sandblasting Alternative 

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Soda Blasting
Wet or Dry Abrasive Alternative to 

Sandblasting in Rochester, NY

Upstate Eco-Blasting is your mobile, eco-friendly alternative to sandblasting in the Rochester, NY area. We offer several wet abrasive mediums for restoring a variety of surfaces. Whether you're preparing a surface to apply a coating, or immaculately cleaning metal food processing equipment, there's a method that will work for a variety of surfaces. 

Soda Blasting – Soft Abrasive Sandblasting Alternative

In addition to our glass beading blasting sandblasting alternative medium, Upstate Eco-Blasting offers an additional environmentally-safe, dustless alternative to sandblasting—sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), otherwise known as soda blasting. Baking soda is a softer abrasive medium that can be used to remove:

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  • Dirt and stains

  • Mold and mildew

  • Paint and graffiti

  • Protective coatings

  • Smoke damage and soot

  • Grease and oil

  • Calcium deposits

  • Light rust

  • Other coatings and contaminants

Advantages of Soda Blasting as a Sandblasting Alternative

  • Our soda blasting system is a gentler abrasive as opposed to traditional dry sandblasting.

  • Soda blasting safely effectively dislodges coatings and contaminants on impact.

  • Baking soda is water soluble, biodegradable, environmentally friendly, and safe for humans and pets, as opposed to traditional sandblasting.

  • Using this medium does not cause damage to the underlying material which makes it an ideal method for more delicate hard surfaces would be damaged by other blasting methods.

  • Soda blasting is a food-grade abrasive and safe for food processing equipment.

  • Using soda bicarbonate as a blasting medium also deodorizes surfaces.

  • Soda blasting leaves less residue on surfaces than other blasting methods and cleans up easily (washes away with water).

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Practical Uses for Soda Blasting

WOOD DECKS & FURNITURE

Soda blasting is a good method for restoring wood surfaces. It removes stains, old paint, mold, and more from wood furniture and decking without digging into and damaging the wood. Blasting with soda lifts surface dirt and coatings on contact and can delicately clean fine details and engravings on wood surfaces.

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LOG HOMES

Soda blasting is a good method for restoring wood surfaces. It removes stains, old paint, mold, and more from wood furniture and decking without digging into and damaging the wood. Blasting with soda lifts surface dirt and coatings on contact and can delicately clean fine details and engravings on wood surfaces.

VINYL SIDING AND FENCING

Soda blasting removes stubborn dirt, stains, light rust, and mildew that are difficult to remove with traditional cleaning methods. In contrast to sandblasting, soda blasting won't scratch or pit the siding. And because it's non-toxic and biodegradable, it's safe to use around people and pets.

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METAL SURFACES

When a gentler blasting medium is needed to clean and restore metal surfaces, soda blasting is a better option than traditional sandblasting. Soda blasting can be used to clean dirt and grime, remove paint, oil and grease, and ‘light’ rust on aluminum, brass, copper, steel, cast iron, and galvanized metal surfaces. Note: If your goal is to remove heavy rust from metals, or blast down to a bare metal finish, our glass beading wet abrasive system would be more effective.

Advantages of Soda Blasting for Metal Surfaces

  • Safely dislodges coatings and contaminants on metals without leaving impact marks

  • Works well for cleaning delicate auto parts like transmission cases and engine components

  • Uses food-grade blasting medium and safe for food processing equipment

  • Leaves less residue on metals after blasting than other blasting mediums

  • Ideal for industrial cleaning and maintenance on machinery

 

Note: Soda blasting can polish metal surfaces, which makes it unsuitable for preparing to prime or paint the newly blasted metal.

If you're ready to revitalize your hard surfaces with our mobile sandblasting alternative, contact Upstate Eco-Blasting  today and so that we can provide you with the exceptional surface restoration services that your property deserves. Get in touch with us today by calling (315) 310-7007 now for a free quote.

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