Finding the right type of disinfecting products to keep your facility clean is well worth the effort. Two commonly used categories are chemical sprays and pre-moistened towelettes. While each have their own pros and cons it is important to think about where they will be used and the overall cost to your particular business.
Common issues that come with chemical disinfectant sprays include:
- Over spraying: It can be difficult to effectively train staff on the correct amount to use for a given clean up, resulting in overusing the chemical in ways that could damage equipment, increase costs, and create hazards if not effectively cleaned up.
- Inhalation: In confined areas, with untrained staff, or without the correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), it may be hazardous for users to inhale the chemical spray as a result of particulates traveling through the air.
- Mixing and Diluting: Chemical sprays often require some level of training to mix them properly and ensure that employees performing the responsibility are safe while doing so.
It has been demonstrated that towelettes are more effective and better for fitness equipment than chemical sprays. Modern pieces of cardio equipment have high tech operating computers and come equipped with monitors and entertainment systems. You would never spray liquids onto your home computer for fear of damaging it. Similarly, you should not spray chemicals directly onto your fitness equipment. And repairs aside, you’re here to kill germs!
Value of Towelettes
There is no doubt that people prefer the convenience of wet wipes to sprays for many cleaning tasks these days. Industry trends show that fitness center members prefer using pre-moistened wipes to clean equipment over sprays or towels. Pre-moistened towelettes have shown that they produce better results and make it easily accessible for your members to wipe down equipment before and after their workout. In addition to convenience, towelettes can help with member retention. If you attract or maintain 5 members a year with average membership dues of $40 per month, your gym towelettes will have paid for themselves.
Sustainability
2XL towelettes tested and approved by leading fitness equipment manufacturers including Life Fitness and Cybex. GymWipes® Antibacterial Fast 4 towelettes from 2XL are composed of 100% renewable materials. GymWipes® are proven to not damage hard non-porous surfaces on equipment, will save on long-term maintenance for your facility, and will extend the useable life of your largest investment… your equipment.
Paper Towels and Cloths
Paper and cloth towels are great for wiping sweat off members’ bodies, but are superficial when it comes to cleaning equipment. Instead, use a pre-moistened disinfecting towelette for equipment. Cloth towels also cost money to launder, and labor costs to maintain them. The cleanliness of your facility is a high priority for your members. Making wet wipes easily accessible will encourage them to play a role your facility hygiene and, most importantly, keep them healthy and returning to your facility.
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