Fitness Facility Cleaning Checklist

May 28, 2015

From restaurants and offices to hospitals and care facilities, the commercial cleaning business represents a diverse industry that requires an extensive amount of knowledge about a wide range of environments. Another one of these environments that you may not often consider is your local gym or fitness facility. Gym cleanliness is especially important because of the risk of contact with germs. In fact, just a few years ago MRSA outbreaks throughout North America highlighted the importance of keeping gym and workout equipment clean.

In this article, we’ll outline a comprehensive fitness facility cleaning checklist, but first, let’s discuss some of the top concerns that customers have about gym cleanliness. The most common concerns included unpleasant odours, unsanitary equipment, messy or dirty washrooms and change rooms, floor and carpet stains, unclean surfaces, and the lack of products for wiping down equipment after use. Now, let’s look at each of these concerns more closely and you’ll see a fitness facility cleaning checklist start to take shape.

Odours

Gym odours can be difficult to eradicate, and commercial cleaners must focus on the source of the odour. Gym equipment, lockers, benches, and other surfaces including floors and walls need to be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Sinks, toilets, showers, and drains must also be thoroughly cleaned to prevent the spread of bacteria and to eliminate odours.

Unsanitary Equipment

In recent years, gyms and fitness centres have tried to address the risk of bacterial outbreaks by installing paper towels and sanitizing sprays throughout their facilities. This gives customers the opportunity to wipe down and sanitize equipment immediately after use, but commercial cleaners should also clean equipment on a daily basis at a minimum.

Washrooms, Change Rooms, and Locker Rooms

Fitness centres are shared facilities that must be maintained in order to ensure customer satisfaction. Washrooms, change rooms, and locker rooms must be cleaned thoroughly. This involves cleaning floors, walls, and other surfaces including mirrors, counters, and benches. Toilets, sinks, and shower stalls must be sanitized regularly throughout the day.

General Cleaning

Finally, as is the case with any public space, care must be taken to clean floors and walls and remove any stubborn stains. Surfaces throughout the fitness facility must be wiped to ensure they are free of dust and other debris. Moreover, gym owners or managers should ensure to install paper towels and sanitizing spray throughout the facility and to encourage patrons to wipe down equipment after use. These cleaning stations must be kept adequately stocked so that customers can easily clean their equipment.

Remember, keeping your fitness facility clean and sanitary is about much more than the appearance of your gym. Indeed, the health and safety of your patrons and staff alike will rely on proper gym cleaning procedures.