BACKGROUND
HiTech Farmer, also known as Matthias, is a fifth-generation farmer from Southwest Minnesota. With a strong focus on technology, efficiency, and innovation, Matthias explores the best tools and practices for maintaining a clean and organized farming operation. His goal? To find a powerful, reliable cleaning solution that can keep up with the dust, dirt, and debris that accumulate daily.
CHALLENGE
Conquering Farm Shop Dirt and Debris
Like many farm shops, Matthias’s workspace is constantly exposed to dust, mud, and debris from tractors, equipment repairs, and foot traffic. Traditional cleaning methods—such as sweeping or manually scrubbing the floors—are time-consuming and often ineffective in fully removing fine dust and stuck-on grime.
SOLUTION
A Faster, more Effective Cleaning Process
To put IPC’s cleaning machines to the test, Matthias demoed:
- IPC 1050 Sweeper – A powerful walk-behind sweeper designed to collect dust, dirt, and larger debris efficiently. Its high-capacity hopper and robust filter system made it ideal for capturing fine dust from the concrete floors while easily handling larger debris from daily farm operations.
- IPC CT51 Walk-Behind Scrubber – A highly maneuverable scrubber that provides deep cleaning power for farm shop floors. With its adjustable handle and traction drive system, Matthias could navigate around equipment with ease, while the 13-gallon solution tank and interchangeable scrubbing heads delivered powerful cleaning performance on tough grime and oil residue.
- Both machines were put to work cleaning his busy farm shop, tackling everything from fine dust to larger chunks of debris left behind from equipment maintenance.
Matthias streamlined his shop cleaning process, saving time while achieving a cleaner, safer workspace. The combination of efficient sweeping and deep scrubbing ensured that high-traffic areas stayed well-maintained, minimizing slip hazards and keeping the shop ready for daily operations.
RESULTS
A Shop Ready for Any Job
- Effortless Dirt & Debris Pickup – The IPC 1050 Sweeper quickly collected loose dust and dirt without kicking debris into the air, reducing airborne dust.
- Deep Cleaning Power – The CT51 Scrubber cut through tough grime, grease, and stuck-on residue, leaving the shop floor visibly cleaner in fewer passes.
- Time-Saving Efficiency – The combination of sweeping and scrubbing eliminated the need for manual pre-cleaning, making the entire process faster and more effective.
- User-Friendly Design – Matthias found both machines easy to operate, with intuitive controls that made the setup and cleaning process straightforward.
These IPC machines made cleaning the shop so much easier. The sweeper picked up way more dust than I expected, and the scrubber left the floors looking brand new. It’s crazy how much time this setup can save.
— Matthias, HiTech Farmer