After 100 years of helping businesses across Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois maintain cleaner, safer facilities, we're excited to announce something that's going to change the game for many of our customers: robotic floor scrubbers.
We know what you're thinking. Robots? Really? But hear us out. We've spent decades watching our customers struggle with the same challenges: high turnover in cleaning staff, the difficulty of finding reliable part-time help, inconsistent results from shift to shift, and the ongoing pressure to do more with less. The labor shortage isn't going away, and finding good people who want to push a floor scrubber for hours on end has become nearly impossible for many facilities.
That's where autonomous cleaning technology comes in, and we're thrilled to partner with Nilfisk to bring the SC25 robotic floor scrubber to our market.
A Solution That Actually Makes Sense
The Nilfisk SC25 isn't just a fancy gadget. It's a practical solution to real problems that facility managers, building owners, and cleaning supervisors face every single day. Think about it: The total cost breaks down to $9.88/hour for 26 hours of weekly scrubbing over the three-year warranty period, and you get consistent, reliable floor care without worrying about call-offs, turnover, training new hires, or paying overtime and benefits.
But here's what really sold us on this technology: it's not about replacing your entire cleaning team. It's about giving them their time back. While the SC25 handles the routine, repetitive scrubbing work, your staff can focus on the detail work that actually needs a human touch — spot cleaning, restroom sanitation, high-touch surface disinfection, and customer service. It's about working smarter, not harder.
Safety and Intelligence You Can Trust
The SC25 is the only autonomous scrubber on the market with third-party certification, proudly bearing the cETLus mark and meeting the CSA/ANSI C22.2 robotic safety standard. That matters. It means this machine has been independently tested to operate safely around your employees, customers, and the public throughout the day.
The technology is impressive too. Using 3D LIDAR navigation and AI-powered obstacle avoidance, the SC25 maps your facility and creates the most efficient cleaning path possible. It doesn't wander. It doesn't miss spots. It doesn't need supervision. You set it up once, and it delivers the same high standard of clean every single time with intelligent detergent dosing that tackles even the heaviest dirt.
Why Great Western Supply?
Here's where we come in. Autonomous technology is only as good as the support behind it. Anyone can sell you a machine and wish you luck. That's not how we do business, and it's certainly not how we've stayed in business for a century.
When you invest in a robotic scrubber through Great Western Supply, our cleaning equipment specialists will work with you to help you map your space, train your team, and be there when you need support. We're local. We're accessible. And we're invested in your success.
Is It Right for You?
Robotic scrubbers aren't for everyone, and we'll be the first to tell you that. They're ideal for facilities with large expanses of hard flooring — schools, healthcare facilities, distribution centers, food processing plants, and shopping centers. If you have 30,000+ square feet of hard floors and you're tired of the staffing headaches, inconsistent results, or simply want to optimize your cleaning operation, it's worth a conversation.
Ready to Learn More?
We're genuinely excited about this technology and what it means for our customers who are struggling to maintain cleaning standards in today's challenging labor market. The SC25 represents a smart, practical solution that delivers predictable costs, consistent results, and peace of mind.
Want to find out if a robotic scrubber is right for your facility? Contact Great Western Supply at any of our three locations in Davenport, Marion, or Burlington. Let's talk about your cleaning challenges and see if autonomous technology makes sense for your operation.
After 100 years, we're still finding better ways to help you maintain cleaner, safer facilities. This is just the latest chapter in that story.