12 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do With Dry Ice

Who knew dry ice could be so useful, as well as entertaining?

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Sure, you can use dry ice to create a cool fog effect, but there is so much more to it!

WARNING: Dry ice can be dangerous if not handled properly, so take the time to check out a safety and handling guide, like this one, before you start to play.

1. Make a dry ice cocktail

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Chills your drink AND looks awesome. See how here.

2. Make ice cream/sorbet

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Make ice cream or sorbet almost instantly. Directions here.

3. Dry ice blasting/cleaning

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Dry ice is used in dry ice blasting, or cleaning. It is environmentally friendly and cost-effective.

4. Dry ice bubble

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A fun experiment that has anyone entertained.

5. Halloween decorations

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Probably the most common use for dry ice, and the most popular time to buy the stuff. The scariest spook houses are dark with lots of hovering fog.

6. Carbonate drink/fruit

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Make homemade carbonated drinks with dry ice. See how here.

7. Shipping

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Have your favorite Omaha steak, Chicago style pizza, Copeland’s Cheesecake, or whatever else you may want shipped fresh to your front door.

8. Pack it in your cooler

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Pack your cooler with dry ice for camping, tailgating, or even beach trips. The specifics are quite simple. This handy chart can show you just how much dry ice you need to keep your food frozen or chilled for a few days.

9. Remove dents in your car

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Save time and money by removing those dents on your car yourself. See, you can be handy!

10. Food display

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It makes food look much cooler, even while it chills. Ideal for shrimp cocktail or punch bowls.

11. Flash freeze your food

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The best way to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables in the winter is to freeze them in the summer. Watch this video to see how it’s done.

12. Hunting and fishing

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Use dry ice to keep your fresh fish or game really cool for transporting home. To freeze fresh fish or game, wrap in freezer bags, place in cooler on top of dry ice. If you only want to keep it cool, use a towel or cardboard to prevent direct contact between dry ice and the meat, which will stay cold for 2-3 days.

Not sure where to buy dry ice? Check out this store locator to find it near you:

www.DryIceIdeas.com

Have any more ideas on what you can do with dry ice? Share them in the comments below!