It’s taking a lot more incentive than normal for us to get our butts in the (home) gym. It’s chilly, it’s dark, and I’d rather be on the sofa than doing crunches. So, in order to eliminate any impediments to your morning sweat, you need to give your gym equipment a thorough cleaning. It’s critical that your at-home workout gear is clean, disinfected, and smells good.
Even though cleaning is the last thing anybody wants to do after a strenuous exercise, failing to do so may cause your equipment to smell, degrade, and even make you sick.
Why You Should Sanitize Your Home Workout Equipment
It’s not like you’re going to the gym and dealing with a bunch of disgusting, sweaty strangers. So why do we still have to clean our workout clothes at home? In a nutshell, bacteria.
Bacteria may be picked up by anyone, and if you don’t wash your hands before using your home gym, you risk spreading it to all of your equipment. HPV, e-coli, streptococcus, and influenzas are some of the most frequent bacteria and germs discovered in gyms. According to a UC Irvine research, germs may survive on gym surfaces for up to three days, giving you plenty of opportunities to infect your family or roommates. Aside from that, germs may cause odors, and no one enjoys grasping grips that smell like stale Doritos.
This is where sanitation comes into play. It does more than merely remove dirt; it also destroys germs. You must clean it after each session if you touch it or sweat it.
What You’ll Need to Clean Your Exercise Equipment
- Multipurpose wipes.
- Homemade vinegar solution (water + white vinegar, baking soda optional)
- Spray disinfectant (like Lysol)
- Dishwashing liquid.
- Clean microfiber cloths
- A mopstick
- Yoga mat balance spray or a homemade recipe
Keep all of your cleaning supplies nearby in a shower caddy in the corner of your workout area. That way, it’s easy to find.
How to Clean Exercise Equipment
Grab an all-purpose spray after a sweat session on the treadmill or elliptical. Allow a minute for the product of your choice to settle on the surfaces utilized (avoid screens). Then, using a dry clean microfiber cloth, wipe off the handles, bars, and any other frequently handled areas. Take the moistened towel and wipe out other areas of the equipment that become dusty, as well as the occasional leak.
We recommend that you clean your devices after each usage. (Also, unplug your machine just to be safe.)
Cleaning Dumbbells and Weights
Do you even lift at all, bro? If you do, it is important that you clean your weights. Weights come into close touch with the palms of your hands, so whatever germs you pick up will definitely pass to them.
The following is how to clean weights:
- Fill a basin halfway with water and add some dish soap.
- Then, dunk your microfiber towel into the soapy water and wring it out to prevent it from dripping.
- Wipe your dumbbells down.
- Wipe them down with a dry towel once more.
You might even make the most of your time by doing this during your breaks. Soapy water is effective at eliminating most germs, making it an excellent choice for at-home equipment. If you are concerned about someone becoming ill, bring on the disinfectant for weights or equipment, or get your hands on your favorite brand and put it in your caddy.
How to Care for a Yoga Mat
After you’ve finished downward dogging, you’ll need to clean up the sweat drops that have fallen onto your mat.
Disclaimer: Because yoga mats are made from a variety of materials, make sure to read the directions carefully so you don’t destroy them. If your mat is made of rubber, there are two methods for cleaning it:
- Use a store-bought yoga mat balancing spray. To remove perspiration and smells from your mat, spray it down before and after practice,
- Alternatively, make your own disinfection spray using water, vinegar, and 10 drops of essential oil of your choice. (like tea tree oil)
Optionally, hang your yoga mat to dry over a shower curtain or outside (but not in direct sunlight).
Remove Your Shoes
Our shoes carry a lot of germs and bacteria with them. That’s why I have a pair of “indoor” training sneakers that have never been worn outside of the home (much like me these days). If you don’t want to do this, simply wipe out the bottoms of your running shoes before beginning your workout.
Clean Your Clothes
When your workout is finished, don’t throw your sweaty Lululemons in the laundry straight away – this can stink up the rest of your garments and perhaps create mold. (No, thank you.) So, if you don’t want your laundry basket to smell like a men’s locker room (and trust me, you don’t), wash your workout clothing as soon as possible. If this isn’t possible, hang them inside out to dry until you can toss them in the washing machine.
Another thing to remember while washing workout clothing is to avoid using fabric softener at all costs. It prevents perspiration and grime from entirely washing away, so if your clothing still has the workout stench after washing, this is most likely the cause. (Hint: the hotter the water, the better it cleans germs.)
Clean Those Floors
You don’t have to mop the floor after every session (unless you want to), but it’s a good idea to take out your mop every now and again to get rid of the muck your shoes bring in.
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