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How to Clean Your Home Gym

January 31, 2023 by Mulberry Maids

a simple home gym Home gyms can be an easy part of the home to neglect when it comes to cleaning, but a full house cleaning should include all areas to really make sure your home shines! As the provider of the best cleaning in Windsor, we are here to help guide you through an easy gym cleaning routine to make sure that it does not get left off of your cleaning to do list!

Read on to learn more about getting your home gym in great shape, and keeping it that way!

What is a good home gym cleaning routine?

Whether you are striving to be cleaner in the new year, or your home gym is in desperate need of a deep cleaning, getting in a solid routine will pay the most dividends in the future. 

As always, consistency is your best friend when it comes to home cleaning. The better routine that you can create, the better the results will be!

Below is an example of a simple home gym cleaning routine that anyone can follow without any special products or tools. 

 

  • Start up high

 

      • Use a high duster to dust any ceiling fans, lights, and high edges and corners
      • Always start with high dusting as you will knock down dust and other debris onto the floors
      • Look at the tops of doors, door frames, and windows for dust
        • You may need to wet wipe these areas if they have not been cleaned for a long time

 

  • Dust any equipment or furniture

 

      • Make sure to focus on the nooks and crannies, and hidden away areas of your gym equipment 

 

  • Wet wipe equipment and furniture

 

      • Depending on how many people use the gym space, you may use a mild all purpose spray or will want to use a disinfectant spray in addition
      • Concentrate on high touch areas of areas that accumulate excess sweat, such as weight benches or yoga mats
      • Don’t forget the details, such as the legs of a weight rack stand or the back side of workout equipment 

 

  • Low dusting

 

      • Focus on low areas of the gym, including any baseboards, or edges and corners of walls
      • Depending on the state of your home gym, a wet wiping of these areas may need to done as well

 

  • Vacuum and mop floors

 

    • Make sure to thoroughly vacuum the gym area, as it is likely that lots of dust and grime fell on the floor throughout the cleaning process
    • A handheld vacuum or a detachable vacuum wand will help to get into corners, edges, and beneath exercise equipment 
    • Depending on the floor surface, you will likely want to mop or hand wipe it after you vacuum
      • Hard flooring will be easy to mop, while a special mat material will probably need to be done by hand (consult the specific flooring cleaning instructions to make sure that you do not damage it)

What are the best products to use when cleaning a home gym?

The great thing about cleaning a home gym is that nothing special will be required, aside from what you typically use to clean your home.

Below is a list of products and cleaning equipment that will help to make the job easier and more efficient. 

 

  • Cleaning solutions (in a spray bottle)

 

    • Mild all purpose cleaner
      • This can be as simple as diluted dish soap water, a store bought spray, or a vinegar and water mixture
    • Disinfectant cleaner

 

  • Cleaning equipment 

 

    • High duster
    • Spray bottles
    • Microfiber rags
    • Vacuum 
      • Ideally with a detachable wand
      • Handheld vacuum works great to get in and around things
    • Mop

Depending on how heavily used your home gym is, it can be worth keeping an extra set of cleaning supplies in it, so it can be cleaned on its own after use. 

How often should I clean my home gym?

Just like so many things in cleaning, this question depends on certain factors. For example, how often is the gym used, and by how many people? Is it in a dusty part of the home, like an unfinished basement, or is it protected from excess dust buildup?

Generally speaking, you should do a monthly full or deep cleaning of your home gym, and more often if it is prone to getting dirty quickly. Keeping extra cleaning supplies in the gym will help to keep it cleaner in between full cleanings, by doing things like wiping down equipment after each use or vacuuming up dust and debris when you start to see it. 

The less clutter that you have in your gym area, the easier each cleaning will be, and the less chance for excess dust to collect on extra clutter scattered around the area. Consistency is key, and the more you keep up with it, the less deep cleaning will be needed in the future!

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At Mulberry Maids, we can honestly say that we only work with the best cleaning professionals in Windsor. Our employees are fully trained, service oriented, and ready to transform your home into the serene space it should be!

Satisfaction and happiness are guaranteed, so you have nothing to fear by bringing in the pros! Give yourself some extra time this year, so you can go try out the Mighty River Brewing Company in Windsor, CO, instead of spending your limited free time cleaning your home. 

Give us a call or get a free quick quote directly on our website. We are available to clean all days of the week, giving you plenty of easy scheduling options! We look forward to helping you out soon!