How often do you clean your home workout equipment? Chances are you’re not cleaning it often enough. Gym equipment like weight balls, weight plates, dumbbells, ellipticals, resistance bands, and treadmills gather dirt and bacteria need to be cleaned at least once a week and even more often if the person using it is sick. Here’s how to clean them.
Yoga Mats
To clean yoga mats, spray cleaner directly onto the mat and let it sit for the recommended time on the package before wiping it with a microfiber cloth. For a deeper clean, place your yoga mat in the bathtub and give it a good scrub.
Weights
Spritz weights with cleaning spray and wait the recommended time on the packaging before wiping them down. Make sure they’re dry before using them.
Cardio Machines
Before cleaning cardio machines like bikes, treadmills, or ellipticals, unplug them. Then clean the high-touch spots like the seats, handles, and screens. Don’t forget the other areas like the pedals or the tread of the treadmill, which is where your shoes touch. For machines with high-tech screens, use a glass cleaner and microfiber cloth.
Resistance Bands
The easiest way to clean these is to put them in a bucket of warm, soapy water or in the bathtub. Then, let the bands air dry.
Foam Rollers
To clean foam rollers, spray them with cleaning spray like you would a yoga mat, and then wipe them down to dry.
