South Oakland Business Expo a good introduction to businesses VIDEO

By Catherine Kavanaugh cathy.kavanaugh@dailytribune.com; @catherinekav

Regenia Paige, a massage therapist with Health Source, works on Paul Anderson of Royal Oak during Wednesdays South Oakland Business Expo. David Dalton/Daily Tribune

ROYAL OAK Dry ice isnt just for storing cold food and making faux fog on Halloween.

The solid form of carbon dioxide packs a punch as a cleaning agent for everything from greasy machines to mold in attics, soot in fire-damaged homes and tartar build-up in hardwood barrels, which explains why Dry Ice Works counts Traverse City-area wineries among its clients.

Gordon Mahrle, co-owner of the Southfield-based business, introduced his services to more potential customers Wednesday at the South Oakland Business Expo at Club Venetian.

The cleaning process blasts dry ice pellets through a nozzle at dirt and grime. As the pellets strike the surface, they instantaneously turn to gas in an explosive state of charge that lifts away the contaminants and leaves behind no residue.

Dry ice blasting is green, fast and doesnt create any secondary waste, Mahrle said. Its relatively new and the equipment is expensive. Its not like you can go to Home Depot, spend $500 on a power washer and be in business.

Thats how some competitors on the power-washing side of his cleaning business started. In response, Mahrle diversified into dry ice blasting about a year ago. He joined the seventh annual expo for his first time to spread the word.

I can see the day coming when were doing as much if not more dry ice blasting than power washing, Mahrle said.

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South Oakland Business Expo a good introduction to businesses VIDEO