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Spray and wipe equipment with disinfecting spray.spray image by dinostock from Fotolia.com
Spray and wipe each piece of stationary equipment with antimicrobial disinfectant spray, such as Lysol or Clorox, and a paper towel. Cleanse the areas that come into contact with body parts (hand grips, seats, arm rests, leg rests and so on). Spray and wipe down each piece of handheld equipment with disinfectant spray and a paper towel. This includes jump rope handles, exercise balls, dumbbells, weight plates and bars. - 2
Provide hand sanitizing gel.lotion bottle image by caraman from Fotolia.com
Supply several containers of sanitizing hand gel around the weight room near the equipment stations and encourage people to use it. Post signs above the containers to call people's attention to it. - 3
Keep the floor and mats clean.corn straw broom head image by Scott Williams from Fotolia.com
Sweep the floor or vacuum if it is carpeted and wet mop the mats under stationary equipment with water and floor cleanser. - 4
Empty all the trash and disinfect the trash bins.bin full of paper trash studio isolated image by dinostock from Fotolia.com
Wipe down the rims of trash bins with disinfectant spray after you empty them. - 5). Remove and wash any used towels or cloths so that they do not provide a breeding ground for mold, mildew, viruses or bacteria.
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Wipe down knobs and latches.door knob image by rafalwit from Fotolia.com
Wipe down and disinfect any door knobs or latches. - 1
Clean all glass surfaces.glass cleaner image by Randy McKown from Fotolia.com
Wipe all glass surfaces, such as windows and mirrors in the weight room, with glass cleaner and a soft cloth. - 2
Dusting discourages germ growth.duster image by Elena kouptsova-vasic from Fotolia.com
Dust window and door sills, desktops, all stationary equipment, weights and weight storage racks. - 3
Unclog or replace dirty filters.colino image by Renato Francia from Fotolia.com
Check the air filters and heating ducts for accumulated dust and debris. Clogged filters and ducts do not efficiently recycle air into the room and are breeding grounds for germs. - 4
Keep carpets clean.carpet close up image by isatori from Fotolia.com
Examine any carpeting for signs of excessive dirt or wear. If dirty, shampoo the carpet, and if worn, replace it.
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