Fitness & Gym Equipment Maintenance Procedures

Wipe-Downs: The most frequent maintenance task is to wipe down all mats, seats, benches, cardio consoles and pads. This task should be performed multiple times per day with a clean rag and water-based disinfectant.

• To prevent too much disinfectant from being sprayed into the air, spray directly into the rag before wiping down the pad.

• Post signs throughout the gym requesting members wipe the equipment after us.

• Provide them paper towel dispensers throughout the facility.

Oil Machines: Resistance machines have moving parts that must be lubricated at least a monthly basis.

• For resistance equipment, spray silicone into a clean rag and apply it to the weight tracks.

• Spray the silicone into the bearings and move them to ensure they can move freely.

• Most cardiovascular machines such as treadmills are self-lubricating.

• Check the oil reservoirs and fill them according to the manufactures' instructions.

Maintain Adjustable Barbells: Dirt, dead skin, rust and lifting chalk can collect in barbell's knurling.

• Each week, use a wire brush to scrape them clean.

• Oil the bearings every month so the sleeves can spin freely.

Check all Equipment for Wear

• Each week, do a walk-through of the facility to identify worn or broken equipment.

• Check machine and bench pads for tears and cracks.

• Examine cables to identify fraying or tears in their rubber coating.

• Check fixed barbells and dumbbells to make sure the weights are securely attached

• Immediately fix or replace any equipment that presents a safety hazard.