In short
- Equipment touch points, change rooms and showers need attention every clean.
- Members wipe equipment between uses; the professional clean resets the whole floor.
- Periodic grout and carpet cleaning stops smells building up.
Every clean
| Area | Tasks |
|---|---|
| Change rooms and showers | Floors, benches, locker fronts, toilets, basins and mirrors. Clear hair from drains and wipe shower screens. |
| Equipment | Handles, grips, seats, benches, pins and touchscreens, cleaned with products the equipment maker allows. |
| Training floor | Vacuum or sweep, then mop rubber and timber floors with a suitable cleaner. |
| Reception and lounge | Counter, card readers, seating and door handles. |
| Bins and towels | Empty bins, replace liners and clear used towels as agreed. |
Weekly
- Mirrors wiped edge to edge, not just at eye level.
- Upholstery on benches and machines wiped down thoroughly.
- Empty lockers wiped inside.
- Cardio screens, fans and vents dusted.
- Stretching mats and foam rollers cleaned, or swapped out if worn.
Monthly and periodic
- Tile and grout cleaning in showers and change rooms.
- Carpet steam cleaning in studios and offices.
- A deep clean of rubber flooring, including the edges and under equipment.
- Exhaust fans and air-conditioning vents cleaned.
- Pressure cleaning of the entry and outdoor training areas.
Rubber floors need the right products
Rubber gym flooring doesn't like strong solvents or harsh chemicals, which can dry it out, fade it or leave it slippery. A pH-neutral cleaner, a well-wrung mop and good drying keep it looking right for longer. Check the flooring maker's care guide, and follow it.
Cleaning around your members
Most gyms are cleaned in their quietest hours. 24-hour gyms can be cleaned in sections, with change rooms and the busiest equipment done when the floor is emptiest. The plan should say when each area is cleaned, so members aren't caught mid-shower.
What members can do
- Keep spray bottles and paper towel, or wipes, at every station.
- Put up simple signs asking members to wipe down after use.
- Ask members to bring a towel and use it on benches.
- Make it easy to report a problem, such as a blocked drain or empty soap dispenser.
