Ashima Sharda Mahindra • 09 Jul 2024
Five Ways To Keep Your Gym Clean To Keep Diseases At Bay
Maintaining cleanliness is crucial not just for hygiene but also for creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for other patrons
Going to the gym daily to exercise and workout is surely an amazing feeling. However, your duty just doesn’t end there. Maintaining cleanliness is crucial not just for hygiene but also for creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for other patrons.
And so, whether you want to maintain a beach body or just keep fit, it is important to follow good gym hygiene. From sweaty equipment to dirt, gyms accumulate dirt and germs quickly if not properly cleaned and sanitized. To ensure your equipment remains a beacon of health and wellness, follow these tips.
Always disinfect equipment
Most fitness equipment in the gym sees heavy use and can quickly become breeding grounds for bacteria and viruses. And so, make sure to develop a regular schedule for cleaning and disinfecting all gym equipment - including cardio machines, weight benches, and free weights.
Always pay special attention to areas where sweat tends to accumulate, such as seat pads and grips.
Ventilation should be optimal
A proper ventilation system is extremely important in public places like a gym, as it can help control airborne viruses. A gym requires ventilation for this reason and because of the activity involved in gyms. Everyone would want to feel the freshness in the air and feel confident.
Reinforce good hygiene practices
Everyone comes to the gym to be mentally and physically fit. Part of keeping physically fit is staying clear of germs found in the gym. So, make sure to train your staff and clients in proper gym practices such as washing hands, using a towel to cover equipment while in use, wiping the equipment off after use, and washing hands after their workout.
Also, always ask yoga students to bring their yoga mats to class. These steps can ensure that fewer bacteria find their way on machines and weights and ultimately prevent the spread of pathogens.
Regularly upgrade gym equipment
Regular equipment maintenance is not only essential for its functionality but also for the cleanliness of your gym. Inspect and clean all exercise machines and accessories on a routine basis. Establish a system for reporting any malfunctioning or damaged equipment, and promptly repair or replace items as needed. Upgrading equipment when necessary not only improves the overall gym experience but also contributes to a cleaner and more modern facility.
Do not neglect the locker room
Locker rooms are among the gym parts, and you must ensure they are clean, disinfected, and dry like the rest of the area.
Red flags to watch out for
When it comes to determining if your gym prioritizes hygiene, watch out for these five red flags.
- A lack of available sanitary wipes for members to wipe down equipment after use
- An absence of signs directing members to clean equipment after each use as it indicates cleanliness is not a priority
- Gym members using equipment and not cleaning it afterward
- Equipment laden with dust
- Machines and equipment that are broken and out of commission for extended periods