How to clean gym equipment to ensure a positive gym experience for your customers?
If you are a gym owner, you must be aware that the secret behind running a successful gym is to provide the best service to your customers. It includes a hygenic & pleasant-smelling environment, clean gym equipment, approachable & helpful staff members. Ensuring that your gym equipment remains clean & rust-free seems like a tedious task, but regular cleaning & maintenance will help you tackle it in no time. Gym Equipment that is spick and span helps to retain customers. And extends the lifespan of these machines too!
Things you will need
Microfiber cloth
WD-40® Multi-use Product
WD-40 Specialist® Silicone Lubricant
Nylon Brush
Cleaning Rag
Sanitizing Wipes
Disinfectant Liquid
Water
Step 1
Clean dirt & grime from the surface
The first step is to remove the surface level dirt & grime that tends to accumulate regularly. Be it the treadmill, the bikes, the bells, bars and rollers, the parallettes, or gliding discs, or the heavy strength training equipment that includes power racks, power towers, curling benches, leg press, and chest press machines. Every piece of equipment needs a good wipe down with a dampened microfiber towel. While gently cleaning all the surfaces, pay special attention to the various crevices in the gym equipment. Pay special attention to cup holders, screens, handles, and grips.
Step 2
Remove rust from weights, bushings, and clamps!
Dumbbells and barbells rods tend to acquire rust; because of sweat and dirt. You can remove traces of oxide with WD-40 Multi-use Product. Spray the product on the affected area and leave it to act for a few minutes. If the rust deposits are stubborn, use a nylon-bristled brush to scrub the metal surface. After removal, refine the surface with sandpaper. If there are only faint traces of oxidization, wiping with a cleaning rag should do the job.
Clamps, spring clips, screwed ferrules, and sleeves that hold weights into position on rods get corroded. WD-40 Multi-use Product will help you remove any residual buildup from these areas effectively.
Step 3
Sanitize the Gym Equipment
After cleaning the surface dirt & grime, it is time to sanitize & disinfect the gym equipment.
Do not use commercial cleaners as they are harsh and can fade and deteriorate the equipment. The best way to sanitize your gym equipment is to use sanitizing wipes. They will help you remove sweat stains and any other leftover dirt or grime too! Let the equipment air dry after you have used the wipes.
Step 4
Disinfect the gym equipment
After you finish sanitization, it is time to disinfect the gym equipment. Use a fast-acting disinfectant in a spray bottle. Do not spray directly on any equipment. Spray the solution on a clean cloth and wipe down all the surfaces. Every disinfectant has a dwell time. It means the surface needs to stay wet for that particular amount of time to kill the pathogens. Avoid touching the equipment during this time frame.
Step 5
Lubricate the gym equipment
Like other machines, gym equipment also needs lubrication to function smoothly.
An ideal lubricant for gym equipment like the treadmill should be silicone-based, non-dripping, and should provide long-lasting lubrication. WD-40 Specialist Silicone Lubricant is best for lubricating the belt of the treadmill. First & foremost, you need to relax your treadmill’s belt. Follow your manufacturer’s manual for instructions. Now lift the belt strip and apply a light spray of WD-40 Silicone Lubricant to the underside surface.
After applying the lubricant, tighten the belt; and run the machine at a low speed. It distributes the product evenly everywhere. Wipe away any excess product that you may see & double check the belt to be sure that it is secure before use.
You can use WD-40 Specialist Silicone lubricant to lubricate the bushings of barbell rods as well.
Conclusion
Voila! You now have clean gym equipment that is well-maintained and ready for the next sweat session. These tips are helpful for people who have home gyms as well.
Disclaimer
The uses shown and described for WD-40 Multi-Use Product were provided to WD-40 Company by the users themselves. These uses haven’t been tested by WD-40 Company and do not constitute a recommendation of suggestion for use by WD-40 Company. Common sense should be exercised whenever using WD-40 Company products. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the packaging.
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