MAINTAINING OPTIMAL HYGIENE IN A GYM

The gym is one of the places microbes and bacteria develops quickly and easily. The moisture generated by sweat and the contact of various hands on the surfaces and sports equipment ensure an environment favorable to contamination by these microorganisms. It is therefore important to maintain rigorous hygiene habits and rules there.

Regular cleaning of all surfaces

Cleaning and washing are actions that must be carried out before each gym opening to ensure optimal hygiene of the premises. This includes not only the floors, which must be scrubbed with a product specifically formulated for this surface, but also all sports equipment available to users.

This also includes the locker rooms, especially if they are made of metal. They are soiled every day by dust deposits and sweat from the sports clothing stored there. The best way to remove dirt is to use a degreasing product that can be applied with a microfiber cloth.

Disinfection, an essential step

Disinfection allows to effectively eliminates all microorganisms that can infect contact surfaces. It must therefore be carried out systematically at the same time as cleaning or afterward if the cleaning products do not contain disinfectant agents. To save time, there is every advantage in opting for a product that both cleans and disinfects, such as Impec surfaces and floors disinfectant cleaner.

Spray products, such as Impec multi-purpose disinfectant cleaner, are particularly practical to avoid the accumulation of dirt and especially to eliminate microbes and fungi. Bikes, rowing machines, dumbbells, weight benches, etc., can be easily and quickly disinfected, especially after each use, thanks to this type of product.

Finally, to limit the spread of microbes, it is strongly recommended to provide non-rinse disinfectant products and encourage users to use them systematically before using the gym equipment. Disinfectant wipes are also a quick disinfection solution to ensure a healthy environment.

Do not neglect the restrooms

Restrooms and showers are high-traffic areas in gyms, which is why they require special attention. It is very important to clean and disinfect sinks, toilets, faucets, and other surfaces before each session. Hygiene professionals such as Somapro also offer descaling toilet gels to ensure impeccable toilets as well as blocks to prevent bad odors.

To encourage customers to respect cleanliness, it is also strongly recommended to provide them with liquid soap or hand sanitizer dispensers as well as paper towel dispensers. Likewise, toilet paper dispensers are useful for optimal comfort and hygiene in restrooms on a daily basis.

Provide hygiene equipment for clients

It is not possible to maintain the cleanliness of a place like the gym without having all its users involved. Providing hygiene equipment is the ideal solution for this. For hand hygiene, for example, the gym entrance points should be equipped with hand sanitizer dispensers so that everyone can clean their hands before entering the premises. It would also be wise to place liquid soap on sinks or in dispensers in restrooms to ensure hand hygiene is respected.

Trash cans scattered around the gym are also essential to prevent waste accumulation, such as paper tissues, for example. They will also be useful in restrooms, next to toilet paper or paper towel dispensers. Providing cloth towels should be avoided, as textiles can carry microbes and bacteria.