Why Wipe Down Wins the Day

No one likes to grab a kettlebell slick with the previous lifter’s sweat, yuck! It’s a gym, sure, but it should be a temple of health, not a petri dish of bacteria. Gym cleaning after use is a must. It keeps things sanitary and shows you respect the next person in line, who’s probably as keen on cleanliness as you are. Plus, it’s a solid way to do your part in keeping the space as welcoming as a warm hug, because let’s face it, cleanliness is a big, warm hug for everyone’s health.

Give It a Rest… Room Inspection

The restrooms and locker rooms should be nothing short of sparkling. This is where gym goers freshen up, change, and take a breather, so maintaining these spaces is critical. If you manage or own a gym, regular deep cleans are the key to keeping these areas inviting and germ-free. And for gym enthusiasts, it’s about pitching in – pick up that stray paper towel, report a messy situation if you see one, and keep your locker tidy.

A clean locker room is like a clean conscience, it just feels right.

Personal Hy-Managers: Take the Lead

Ever heard the one about the gym buff who traveled from machine to machine, leaving no trace behind? That’s not a tall tale; it’s a call to action! Personal hygiene is a storyline in which you are the main character.

It starts with clean gym attire and includes basics like using deodorant. Meanwhile, bring a towel to lay down on benches and machines, because sharing your sweat isn’t sharing the love. If every person becomes a hy-manager of their own workout space, the gym becomes a well-oiled machine of collective health.

Cleaner Air for Stronger Lungs

When you’re gasping for air mid-sprint, the last thing you want is a lungful of stale, musty air. A gym should be a breath of fresh air, literally. Proper ventilation prevents the space from turning into a sauna of uninvited smells and ensures everyone can take deep, clean breaths as they hit their stride. And in these times, clean air isn’t just nice to have, it’s a must-have for gymgoers’ peace of mind.

Education and Communication

Keeping a gym clean is a team sport. Education and communication are the protein shakes powering this fitness family. It’s about signs reminding everyone of good practices and staff members leading by example. After all, gym hygiene isn’t an individual exercise. It’s the result of everyone putting in the work, day in and day out, like a well-choreographed dance of diligence and consideration for fellow fitness friends.

When all is said and done, a clean gym is a happy gym. It’s the glowing face of health where each member can feel safe and sound getting into tip-top shape. So, let’s grab the cleaning wipes, roll up our sleeves, and give a standing ovation to cleanliness – the unsung hero of every stellar workout session.
 

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Trust Your Nose

This is one of the golden rules of life, and doesn’t just apply here! Your sense of smell should never be underestimated – if something smells off, it probably is off – because millions of years of evolution have allowed us to spot dangerous and life-threatening smells. Most smells are produced by organic compounds, which are in turn, produced by various living organisms, and sometimes are the living organisms themselves; when you smell mold, you’re also breathing it in. This might sound nasty, but if all you can smell is cleaning products and disinfectants in the air, the gym staff are probably doing their job and keeping the potentially harmful microorganisms away from your respiratory tracts.

Watch the Showers

Any areas that are constantly getting wet are the best places for life to start to thrive. If there’s only one thing you check, make sure its the showers, and the floors if your gym has a pool that you also use. Any weird colors that shouldn’t be there? There might be cause for alarm. If a shower is cleaned and disinfected regularly, even if it stays damp all the time, nothing should be growing on it. If any life form is living it’s best life to the extent that it is visible to your naked eye, someone has been sloppy for a long time. It’s also worthy to note that you can avoid showering at the gym overall, which is advisable under current conditions, but these signs can also be spotted in bathrooms as well as other areas that are wet or even just damp. 

Ask the Staff

It really helps to go to a gym where you can be part of the same community as the people who work and train there. But whether or not you know the people at the gym, it pays to ask about the gym cleaning schedule. In the UAE, where gyms have been open since July, Gymnation has launched ‘‘Gym Near Me’, which is a service that helps you locate the closest gym to your home and community. It’s always good to know how clean a place is from the people who work there, so don’t hesitate to ask them how often they clean it. 

Observe the Staff

If you don’t see anyone cleaning (there probably should be someone cleaning all the time seeing as how we’re still struggling to find an effective cure for the coronavirus), then you might want to be a little suspicious.

Of course, you also have to do your part and sanitize the equipment you touch before and after use, but that should go without saying. Check out the other people in the gym too, and if you think someone didn’t properly clean and disinfect a machine after they used it, then make sure you give it a wipe-down before you use it.

Staying alert and informed is really the best thing you can do to make sure that your gym is both clean and safe. This is how you can not only watch out for yourself, but also for others. As important as it is to watch out for signs that indicate space has not been properly cleaned, you should not freak out or freak anyone else out. These days, almost everyone is stressed out, and for more than one valid reason.

Instead, try to be proactive and encourage the staff to adhere to the recommended cleaning standards. Remember, these are trying times for us all and with the massive amount of false information out there it is important to make sure that we seek knowledge from reliable sources, and not blame each other for our confusion. Stay safe!

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Since thoroughly cleaned hands are essential in preventing infection of the dreaded virus, here is vital hand sanitiser information that you need to know so you will understand its importance in the fight against COVID-19. You can also buy them from zero waste shops to help reduce your plastic waste, or just stick to soap and wash as often as you can.

How Does a Hand Sanitiser Work? 

Germs and viruses will dissolve using a hand sanitiser due to its alcohol content. Most brands contain different types of disinfectant alcohols like isopropyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, or both. These components are effective in killing germs and bacteria through denaturing the protein-built outer coverings of the microbes and dissolving the bacteria’s membranes according to a study published by the Clinical Microbiology Reviews. 

The CDC recommended using a hand sanitiser that contains approximately 60% alcohol to get rid of viruses effectively. But you can also look for others with 75% and higher alcohol content for more efficiency.  

How To Use Hand Sanitisers? 

Before you apply a hand sanitiser solution on your hand, you must ensure that it is free from any grimes or dirt. Some studies claimed that it could perform its sanitising duties in getting rid of germs well on slightly soiled hands. 

However, it would help to remember that a hand sanitiser might not be as effective when applied when the skin is very greasy or filled with dirt when doing manual labour. For this reason, it would be ideal to use hand sanitisers in indoor settings. You must also use it when visiting hospitals or doctor’s clinics to prevent the spread of various illnesses. 

How Long Do Hand Sanitisers Last? 

Because of their alcohol content, hand sanitiser products do not expire. Yet you will find an expiration date printed on the product’s label or bottle because the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires mentioning the date of expiration on the packaging. 

Still, you must keep in mind that alcohol usually evaporates easily due to its low boiling point. It means that the alcohol content of your hand sanitiser will vanish little by little each time you open and close the bottle. So much as possible, consume the content of your hand sanitiser bottle several days after you first opened it. 

Is It Safe To Swallow Hand Sanitisers? 

Fake reports are claiming that people can take hand sanitisers orally to prevent the COVID-19 infection. But it can be dangerous since swallowing more than two tablespoons of this substance can cause alcohol poisoning. 

For this reason, you need to keep bottles of hand sanitisers away from children to avoid accidental consumption. Kids are normally attracted to these products because of their colorful packaging and inviting scents. It is also important to use child-resistant caps so kids will have a hard time opening a hand sanitiser bottle. 

Aside from using hand sanitisers, you must also avoid touching your nose, mouth and eyes when out in public. If you need to sneeze or cough, you must cover your mouth and nose with napkins. Most importantly, you must stay home as much as possible and practice social distancing to avoid contracting the disease. 

About the author

Steffy Alen is a copywriter and content strategist. She helps businesses stop playing around with content marketing and start seeing the tangible ROI. She loves writing as much as she loves the cake. 

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• Kseniia Ilinykh
• Kelly Sikkema
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