Capital Sanitary Supply

06/22/2026

One pod dissolves completely. One pod replaces up to six cases of traditional chemicals. That is the entire pitch for Nu-Ball Nu-Pods, and it is a pretty good one.

Nu-Pods are ultra-concentrated liquid cleaning chemicals encapsulated in a water-soluble film. Drop a pod into water, and it dissolves, giving you a ready-to-use cleaning solution at a preset dilution. No measuring. No guesswork. No spills from handling concentrated chemicals. The dilution is built in, which means your team gets consistent results regardless of experience level.

The line covers the surfaces that matter most in a commercial facility: restrooms, glass, all-purpose surfaces, and floors. Green Seal certified and packaged with 85% less material than traditional chemical packaging, Nu-Pods check the sustainability box without asking you to trade performance for it.

One case of Nu-Pods replaces four to six cases of conventional product. That is less storage space, less packaging waste, and lower inventory overhead. For facilities that track cost per application and square footage in their supply rooms, costs add up quickly.

Capital Sanitary carries the Nu-Ball Nu-Pod line for facilities across Iowa and Nebraska. Explore the full range at https://capitalsanitary.com/search/nu-Pods or call us at (515) 244-4291.

Are you currently running a pod-based program in your facility? We would love to hear how it is working.

06/19/2026

One person sick with norovirus can contaminate an entire facility in hours. And in most cases, the disinfectant already on your shelf won't stop it.

Norovirus is a non-enveloped virus. That distinction matters more than most people realize. Standard disinfectants are typically tested against enveloped viruses, which have a lipid layer that makes them easier to inactivate. Norovirus lacks that layer entirely, making it significantly harder to kill and resistant to many common cleaning products.

Effective norovirus remediation requires EPA List Q disinfectants specifically validated against this pathogen, appropriate PPE, and a protocol that accounts for contact time, pre-cleaning, and waste disposal.

Our latest blog covers all of it: what makes norovirus so difficult to control, why your standard disinfectant may fall short, and the six-step remediation protocol that facility managers in healthcare, food service, education, and commercial settings need to follow when there is a confirmed or suspected outbreak. We also cover three specific products that meet the EPA standard, including one with a 30-second kill time on norovirus.

Worth bookmarking before you need it. Does your current disinfectant program include an EPA List Q option?

See the details:

Norovirus spreads fast and survives on surfaces for days. Learn the right cleaning protocol and which EPA-registered disinfectants actually work.

06/18/2026

Touchless. Jam-free. And it practically runs itself.

In a busy restroom, the last thing your team needs is a dispenser that jams mid-shift or eats through towels faster than it should. The Kimberly-Clark Professional Electronic Hard Roll Towel Dispenser in black takes those problems off the table.

It is a hands-free, sensor-activated dispenser that delivers a consistent 11-inch towel per use. No touching. No jamming. The manufacturer rates it at 99.9% jam-free, and a single set of batteries carries you through 120,000 dispensing cycles, equal to 60,000 hand dries. Refills are infrequent, loads are quick, and a stub roll feature keeps waste to a minimum, so you are not throwing away usable product.

It meets ADA Standards for Accessible Design when installed correctly, and the quiet operation makes it a natural fit for healthcare settings, offices, and any environment where restroom noise is a consideration. The sleek black housing fits a professional aesthetic without calling attention to itself.

Capital Sanitary carries the Kimberly-Clark Electronic Dispenser for facilities across Iowa and Nebraska. Find it at https://capitalsanitary.com/kcc48857.html or call us at (515) 244-4291 to learn more.

06/16/2026

27,639 square feet per hour. That is what the Karcher Chariot 3 iScrub 26 puts on the table.

For mid-sized to large facilities, that kind of throughput is the difference between a floor program that fits inside your day and one that does not. The Chariot 3 is a stand-on automatic scrubber, which means your operator covers roughly twice as much ground as a traditional walk-behind, without twice the fatigue.

The specs back it up. A 26-inch scrub pad, 25-gallon solution tank, and 28-gallon recovery tank run long and stop short. Six cleaning modes, including EcoMode and EcoPlus, provide quiet, low-intrusion daytime cleaning in occupied spaces. The control panel is straightforward enough to significantly reduce training time. On-board charging, an auto-adjust squeegee, and a hygienic recovery tank system mean less time on maintenance and more time on the floor.

This is the third generation of Karcher's stand-on scrubber platform. The improvements show.

Capital Sanitary carries the Chariot 3 iScrub 26 for facilities across Iowa and Nebraska. See the full details at https://capitalsanitary.com/wim1-008-102-0.html or call us at (515) 244-4291 to talk through whether it is the right fit for your operation.

06/11/2026

06/08/2026

Many sizes. One smart buy.

When you are running a cafeteria, stocking a break room, or managing grab-and-go stations across a facility, the last thing you want is to juggle a dozen different cup specs. Dart Ultra Clear PET Cold Cups take that off the list.

Available from Capital Sanitary in 7 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz, 20 oz, and 24 oz, these cups are built from PET plastic that is crack-resistant, virtually unbreakable, and crystal clear. That clarity is not just aesthetic. It lets the product inside do the selling, whether that is a smoothie, an iced tea, a cold salad, or a fresh fruit cup at a school lunch line. One lid family fits across multiple sizes, which means fewer items to track, less storage space eaten up, and a simpler order every time.

They are BPA-free and recyclable, which checks the box for facilities with sustainability requirements or green purchasing standards. They stack easily, fill quickly, and hold up from the first pour to the last drop.

Capital Sanitary stocks the full range for facilities across Iowa and Nebraska. Call us at (515) 244-4291 or find all our sizes at https://capitalsanitary.com/shop-by-category/food-service/cups-lids.html

What facilities are you currently sourcing cold cups for? We can help you figure out exactly what you need.

06/04/2026

The food your kitchen puts out deserves packaging that can keep up with it. For restaurants, caterers, and food service operations across Iowa, Nebraska, and Wisconsin, packaging is no longer an afterthought. Takeout and delivery have changed how customers experience your food. A meal that arrives cold, soggy, or leaking is a refund request waiting to happen. And in a business where margins are already tight, that kind of loss adds up fast.

Capital Sanitary Supply stocks the full range of food service packaging your operation needs. Foam and paperboard containers matched to your menu. Hot and cold beverage cups with lids that actually fit. Aluminum foil pans for catering and high-volume kitchens. Deli wraps, cling film, commercial foil, and butcher paper for counter and prep operations. Heavyweight cutlery kits, napkins, and disposable tabletop supplies that hold up through a full catering setup.

We distribute regionally across Iowa, Nebraska, and Wisconsin, which means reliable restocking in case quantities from a supplier who knows the Midwest market. No hunting down backup suppliers when your usual stock runs short.

If you have been piecing together your packaging from multiple sources, we can simplify that. One order, one delivery, one account.
What packaging challenge does your kitchen deal with most? We have seen most of them. Call us at (515) 244-4291 or visit capitalsanitary.com to explore options.

Read more: https://blog.capitalsanitary.com/food-service-packaging-supplies-in-iowa-nebraska-wisconsin-cups-containers-takeout-packaging-for-restaurants-caterers/

06/02/2026

The HVAC is doing the work. The filter is doing the math.

When summer hits, building air systems run around the clock to keep facilities cool. They pull air through a stew of pollen, dust, smoke, dander, and other allergens. Where those particles land depends on your filter's rating.

Filter King air filters come in three commercial grades. MERV 8 captures everyday dust, lint, and pollen for general office and light commercial use. MERV 11 steps up to fine particles like pet dander, mold spores, and smoke residue, ideal for healthcare-adjacent and high-occupancy buildings. MERV 13 meets the post-2020 level recommended for most commercial spaces, capturing bacteria carriers, virus droplets, and the smallest airborne particles.
Choose by the building, the season, and the people in it. For many facilities, summer is the right window to step up a grade.

Capital Sanitary stocks Filter King across all three grades in standard commercial sizes. See the Filter King line at https://capitalsanitary.com/shop-by-category/health-safety/air-quality/filter-kingr-air-filters.html or call us at (515) 244-4291 to talk through what your building actually needs.

Breathe easier this summer.

05/28/2026

Mops spread soil. Autoscrubbers wear down floor finish. There is a third option.

The Kaivac AutoVac Stretch removes up to 99.8 percent of targeted soil in independent university testing, while leaving floors approximately 25 percent shinier than before (gloss meter verified, no abrasive action). It cleans up to 25,000 square feet per hour with a one-fill process, making it faster than a 32-inch riding scrubber with a greater range between fill-ups.

The math gets better. Water usage drops by 75 percent or more. Chemical usage drops by 66 percent or more. Across a year of daily use, that adds up to a meaningful cut in resource costs.
Maintenance is the other story. With very few moving parts, an entire unit can be reconditioned in minutes for less than the cost of a single autoscrubber service call. The AutoVac Stretch is also NFSI-certified for high traction and has earned Green Seal Innovation Certification.

For entryways, weather-related cleaning, spill response, and hardwood gym floors, the AutoVac Stretch is the cleaning workhorse most facilities did not know they needed.

Capital Sanitary stocks the Kaivac AutoVac Stretch Complete with Battery. You can see the product at https://capitalsanitary.com/kaist3d04.html or call us at (515) 244-4291.

Cleaner floors, fewer resources, less downtime.

05/26/2026

A mop cannot reach the areas you actually need cleaned.

Behind the prep table. Around chair legs. Under the lower shelf. In the corner where the wall meets the cabinet kick. Those are the spots where soil builds up quietly throughout the year, and summer is when most facility teams finally get a window to address them.

The Nilfisk Dryft was designed for exactly that work. The orbital scrub head runs at 4,200 vibrations per minute, agitating soil off the surface rather than pushing it around. The scrubbing deck is shaped to ride into corners and along edges, and its low profile slides under furniture and shelving that most machines cannot reach. It uses one-third less water than comparable products, with a one-hour battery runtime and a one-hour charge time, so swapping batteries keeps you moving.

Magnetic brush pads, a tool-free, quick-release squeegee, and a simple three-button control board mean less time on maintenance and more time on the floor. Compact enough to handle like a stick vacuum. Strong enough to retire the mop.

Available through Capital Sanitary on a quote basis. Call us at (515) 244-4291 to talk through whether it is the right fit for your facility.

Request a quote today.