an apparatus for cleaning and / or removing images from surfaces , in particular from roll or cylinder surfaces or printing forms is provided . the cleaning apparatus includes one or more blasting nozzles for discharging water in the form of crystalline ice particles or co 2 particles / pellets onto the surfaces to be cleaned . the discharging crystalline ice or co 2 particles effectively remove dirt particles or ink - carrying polymers from the surface to be cleaned . the dislodged material and the waste ice , which may have changed into water droplets , are removed from the surface and taken away .