How to Clean Gym Equipment
When you go to the gym, you can be sure of one thing: Germs are everywhere. Although staff members routinely clean gym equipment throughout the day, it is common courtesy to wipe down machines and mats after you are finished with them. Also, many gyms have hand sanitizer units on the walls or at the front desk. Here are some steps to make sure you improve your health at the gym.
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Instructions
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Spray the handles and the entire seat of the machine you used. Your gym should have antibacterial cleaner/disinfectant readily on hand. Spray pulleys, treadmills, pins, exercise mats or anything else you touched.
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Thoroughly wipe down the equipment using a cloth towel or paper towel. The gym should have these on hand next to the disinfectant.
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Return the disinfectant and towel to their original location.
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Tips & Warnings
To lessen the chance of spreading germs, wipe down the equipment before and after you use it.
Pre-saturated wipes are also available, although usually at a greater cost than disinfectant spray.
Bring a cloth towel from home or use those provided at the gym. Lay it against headrests and down on mats to prevent the spread of germs.
Home equipment should be cleaned after every use as well. Regularly cleaning will prolong the life of the equipment.
It is a good practice to clean free weights, as this is often neglected by many people at the gym.
To discourage the spread of germs, you can wear fitness gloves to the gym. However, avoid touching your ears, eyes, nose or mouth with your hands, and make sure to wash your gloves regularly.
