Gym Cleaning Checklist to Prevent the Spread of Infections
Key Takeaways
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Various daily, weekly, and monthly tasks are necessary to maintain a clean, hygienic gym and keep members and staff safe, healthy, and happy
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For efficient cleaning, pay attention to every area and detail of your gym
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Proper laundry management offers clients a fresh, clean, and satisfying experience
A clean and hygienic gym environment safeguards the health and well-being of members and staff, creates an inviting atmosphere, and boosts your business’s reputation and profits. This comprehensive checklist offers tips for locker room cleaning, laundry management, and more.
Daily Gym Cleaning Checklist
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| Entrances and Lobby: Clean and sanitize doors, windows, floors, furniture, handles, and railings | |
| Reception: Clean and sanitize touchpoints, including countertops, keyboards, pens, and self-check-in tablets | |
Bathroom and Locker Room Cleaning:
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| Equipment: Wipe down and disinfect exercise machines, weights, and high-touch areas like handles, screens, and buttons after every use | |
Floors and Mats:
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Doors and High-Touch Areas:
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| Administrative Spaces: Clean workspaces, including floors, windows, furniture, and fixtures | |
| Mirrors and Windows: Wipe down all surfaces to remove smudges, fingerprints, and dust | |
| Trash Cans: Empty all bins and replace liners as needed | |
| Laundry: Wash used towels, staff uniforms, rags, mats, and cleaning cloths regularly |
Best Practices For Safely Handling Laundry
Collection and Transportation:
- Collect used towels on time and wear gloves
- Use safe, efficient, and clearly marked or colored containers such as antimicrobial vinyl basket trucks, which help inhibit the growth of microbes and prevent cross-contamination. They include large-bushel sizes that handle bulk laundry volumes.
Washing:
- Use commercial-grade, antimicrobial laundry detergents
- Sort laundry by color or fabric types using equipment like vinyl basket trucks, which offer color variety.
Storage:
- Store and organize clean towels in efficient spaces like metal wire shelving units with nylon covers to protect them from dust, pests, and debris.
Weekly Gym Cleaning Checklist
| ✔ | Area/Items |
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| Deep clean and disinfect gym equipment, exercise mats, and under machines | |
| Dust or clean TV screens, speakers, shelves, fixtures, and furniture | |
| Clean the interior and exterior window and skylight surfaces, hard-to-reach floor and ceiling areas, and air vents | |
| Scrub and disinfect showers, toilets, and sinks, and check for mold around them. Scrub and grout tiles to prevent fungi | |
| Disinfect trash bins to prevent microbes and odors |
Monthly Gym Cleaning Checklist
| ✔ | Area/Items |
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| Clean HVAC and air vents, check for mold and mildew, and replace air filters if needed | |
| Organize and clean storage spaces for easy access | |
| Polish or refinish floors | |
| Dust and clean overhead lights, fans, ceiling tiles, etc |
Conclusion
With these daily, weekly, and monthly tasks, you can keep your gym in top condition and ensure a safe and fresh experience for every member.
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