Innovative method of blasting in which dry-ice pellets (solid and compressed carbon dioxide snow) are used as an abrasive. Particularly gentle on surfaces. Suitable for removing binding and release agents, silicone and rubber residue, oil, grease, pitch, bitumen, dirt, ink, resin, adhesives, wax and paints, chewing gum, graffiti and much more besides. For use in automobile, plastics, electrical, packaging and food industries, foundries, printing shops, metal-working, engineering, etc.