January 7, 2025 by Mulberry Maids
Now that the new year is here, many people are making promises to keep their home in better shape, or to exercise more using tools like an indoor stationary bike. If this is your goal for the year, you will need to clean your bike with a degree of regularity. Because we offer the best house cleaning in Loveland CO, we are very well versed in keeping your Loveland home clean, regardless of the condition that it is in.
Not only will using your stationary bike check off the new year exercise goals, cleaning it and your home will give you some added movement throughout the day!
To get started, we’ll give you some insight on how to keep your stationary bike looking like new. Read on to learn more!
What tools or equipment do I need to clean my indoor bike?
Whether you are trying to clean more for the new year, or just want to get in a little bit better shape, a stationary bike is a great addition to your home gym. Luckily, cleaning your indoor bike is a pretty easy task, and will not require too many cleaning tools or solutions. There are many options to use for cleaning solutions, from green cleaning agents such as hydrogen peroxide, to store bought all purpose sprays, or even a simple dish soap and water mixture.
To get started, grab the following cleaning supplies for the job:
- Microfiber rags
- Spray bottle filled with your choice of all purpose cleaning solution
- A simple mixture of warm water and dish soap will work very well
- You can also use a store bought all purpose spray
- Additionally, you can make a green cleaning solution with a mixture of hydrogen peroxide or vinegar and water
- High duster if things like ceiling fans need cleaning
- Vacuum cleaner and mop
- Sanitizing spray or wipes
What is an easy routine that I can do consistently to keep my bike clean?
Getting in the habit of wiping your bike down after each use will help to ensure that the bike doesn’t ever get too dirty or collect too much dust. For deeper cleanings in between quick wipe downs, you can follow these instructions:
- Give the bike a full wipe down with your microfiber cloth
- If you haven’t been keeping up with cleaning the bike, you can use the all purpose spray for extra scrubbing and dusting power
- Start at the top and work your way down
- This is a good time to grease any moving parts that need to be attended to, such as the chain for bikes attached to direct drive trainers
- Once the bike is cleaned up, you can use a sanitizing spray or wipe on the high touch areas to finish up the bike cleaning
- Once the bike is cleaned, you should take a look at the surroundings
- You can dust the area around the bike and follow it up with a thorough vacuuming of the floors
- Depending on the flooring surface, you can finish the cleaning with a wet mopping of the area
How long will it take to clean my stationary bike?
Cleaning a stationary bike is a very simple cleaning task that should only take a few minutes. Even if you need to do a cleaning of the room that the bike is in, it will still be an easy task.
Some helpful tips include working from top to bottom throughout the room to make sure you are not recleaning areas. For example, if you have a ceiling fan above the bike that needs to be dusted, you should clean that first in case you knock excess dust and grime onto the bike and floor.
Additionally, the best way to speed up the cleaning routine is to make sure to clean your bike after each use with a quick wipe down. You can also try to drape a towel over the bike while you are riding it to help collect sweat that drips off of your body. This will not only keep your bike cleaner, but it will help to prevent dust from sticking to the frame where moisture has collected. It will also help to protect the surface from damage from the salts in your sweat.
Mulberry Maids offers the best house cleaning in Loveland CO!
As your premier and local cleaning service in Loveland Colorado, we are here to help you with all of your cleaning needs! We are local and not a franchise, so we can operate and tailor cleanings and customer service to your unique needs. We offer some of the best employment opportunities for cleaners in our area, and in turn only work with the top level of cleaners around.
So don’t worry about your cleaning chores after a good workout on your indoor bike in your home gym, and head out for a wonderful lunch at Taste Local with some friends. We will take care of the rest for you!
Give us a call today, or book your cleaning directly on our website using our current updated schedule on our booking page. If you are not yet ready to book, you can grab a quote for your cleaning, whether you are looking for regular recurring service or a one time deep cleaning.
Thanks for stopping by, and we look forward to chatting soon!