Capital Sanitary Supply

Capital Sanitary Supply Welcome to CapSan, an Iowa and Nebraska distributor of all your janitorial supply needs!

As a family-owned distributor for over 85 years, we’re committed to sustainable solutions and lasting partnerships—with customers, suppliers, and employees alike Capital Sanitary is a large distributor of sanitary supplies and equipment in Iowa and Nebraska. A dynamic and progressive company, CapSan's reputation as a leader in the sanitary suooly industry is attributed to its comprehensive invento

ry, experienced and dedicated sales team and committed customer service staff. With 60 plus employees and 3 locations throughout Iowa, CapSan continues to flourish by building lasting relationships in the commercial, industrial, contractor and institutional market areas and by employeeing a knowledgeable and loyal team of emlployees who are committed to servicing the customer.

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.

The food your kitchen puts out deserves packaging that can keep up with it. For restaurants, caterers, and food service ...
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/

The HVAC is doing the work. The filter is doing the math.When summer hits, building air systems run around the clock to ...
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.

Mops spread soil. Autoscrubbers wear down floor finish. There is a third option.The Kaivac AutoVac Stretch removes up to...
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.

A mop cannot reach the areas you actually need cleaned.Behind the prep table. Around chair legs. Under the lower shelf. ...
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.

In honor of Memorial Day, Capital Sanitary will be closed on Monday, May 26th!This is a day we take seriously — a moment...
05/22/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, Capital Sanitary will be closed on Monday, May 26th!

This is a day we take seriously — a moment to pause, reflect, and honor the men and women who gave everything in service to this country. We'll be back bright and early Tuesday morning, ready to help you tackle whatever your facility needs. Until then, we hope you get a chance to slow down and spend the day with the people who matter most.

From our family to yours — thank you to all who have served.

Patios are full. Fryers are running. Grills have not cooled down since May. Summer is the season when grease builds up b...
05/21/2026

Patios are full. Fryers are running. Grills have not cooled down since May. Summer is the season when grease builds up by attrition, one shift at a time.

Nu-Ball Grease Away Degreaser is built for the catch-up. Double-powered as a degreaser and cleaner, it quickly penetrates and emulsifies heavy grease, oil, fat, and grime, pulling soil out of the surface rather than smearing it across it. The low-foaming formula plays nice with autoscrubbers, rinses easily, and carries a USDA A4 rating for food-related environments. Built-in corrosion inhibitors prevent flash rusting on your metal surfaces after a deep clean.

It works on most industrial surfaces, kitchens, prep lines, loading docks, equipment rooms, and anywhere grease lands and lingers. Best result? Use it regularly. The longer the grease sits, the harder it works against you.

Capital Sanitary keeps the 1-gallon (4/case) format on the shelf, ready to ship.

You can see the product at https://capitalsanitary.com/nub1426041.html or call us at (515) 244-4291.

Get ahead of the buildup.

The May sun has a way of finding every smudge on your lobby glass.The Unger Stingray Refillable Microfiber Cleaning Kit ...
05/19/2026

The May sun has a way of finding every smudge on your lobby glass.

The Unger Stingray Refillable Microfiber Cleaning Kit Deluxe was designed to address it. The 11-foot reach lets a single operator clean tall lobby windows, glass partitions, and high mirrors from the floor without breaking out a ladder. The enclosed spray nozzle keeps chemicals contained rather than misting them into the air, and the refillable 5-ounce bottle lets you use your preferred glass-cleaning solution instead of being locked into a proprietary formula.

The kit ships with two 13-millimeter looped pile long microfibers, designed to lift heavy dirt and grime in a single pass. Each pad is built for a 300-cycle wash life. The triangular handle is shaped to keep your wrist neutral on long jobs.

For summer, when storefront glass picks up pollen, fingerprints, and afternoon glare in equal measure, the Stingray earns its place on the cart.

You can see the product at https://capitalsanitary.com/ungsrkb7.html or call us at (515) 244-4291.

Get the glass back to clear.

Big floors. Tight summer windows. The Tennant T350 is built for both.This 24-inch stand-on scrubber turns long shifts in...
05/14/2026

Big floors. Tight summer windows. The Tennant T350 is built for both.

This 24-inch stand-on scrubber turns long shifts into shorter ones. The operator stands on the platform and steers through the work, covering more square footage per hour than a walk-behind without trading away maneuverability. With 91 pounds of downforce on the scrub head and a 31.2-inch pad-and-brush reach, it pulls heavy soil from the surface in one pass instead of asking your team to make a second pass.

For schools refinishing hallways during break, warehouses tackling year-end deep cleans, retail floors getting refreshed before fall sets, and hospitality lobbies that never really stop, the T350 is the kind of machine that earns its space in the building. Battery powered, quiet enough to run during business hours, and Tennant-built for the long haul.

Capital Sanitary stocks the T350 alongside the rest of the Tennant lineup, with service and parts support to keep your equipment running.

You can see the product at https://capitalsanitary.com/temt350-1002d.html or call us at (515) 244-4291.

Cover more ground this summer.

The cleaning industry has a staffing problem.64 percent of operators say they do not have enough staff to meet demands. ...
05/11/2026

The cleaning industry has a staffing problem.

64 percent of operators say they do not have enough staff to meet demands. 85 percent of foodservice operators are struggling to fill back-of-house positions. The people you have need to get up to speed quickly and deliver consistent results, regardless of whose shift it is.

Ecolab On-Demand Digital Training is built for that reality. Three-minute task-based videos covering cleaning, sanitizing, food safety, public health, infection prevention, and equipment use. Available in English and Spanish on any smart device. Lessons are organized by learning outcome, and courses can be assigned to users and groups, allowing a manager to track progress without having to write a curriculum from scratch.

Tailored programs are available for hotels, long-term care, foodservice, and commercial facilities. Subscriptions run monthly or annually. New hires can scan a QR code, watch a short video between tasks, and walk back onto the floor knowing what to do next.

Train smarter. Retain longer. Keep cleaning standards consistent through busy summer months and beyond.

Capital Sanitary is your Ecolab partner in the region. Call us at (515) 244-4291 or visit capitalsanitary.com to talk about adding the training program to your account.

Train the team for the work that matters.

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2137 Sunset Road
Des Moines, IA
50321

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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