Introduction
General Gym Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidelines:
1. Wear disposable gloves, a mask, and eye protection to clean and disinfect.
2. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation during cleaning and disinfecting.
3. Use an alcohol free, phenol free, bleach free, and ammonia free cleaner or wipe containing an EPA approved disinfectant, such as GymWipes Antibacterial product.
4. If a surface is visibly covered in chalk or dirt, clean that surface prior to using a disinfectant.
5. Not all surfaces need to be cleaned or disinfected with the same frequency. Areas that are frequently touched such as door handles, barbells, pull-up bars, dumbbells and medicine balls should be cleaned after every use, while other surfaces that are not touched as often can be cleaned less frequently.
6. A searchable list of CDC/EPA approved disinfectants that are effective against COVID-19 can be found here: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registrati...
7. A list of CDC/EPA approved disinfectants that are effective against disease causing bacteria can be found here: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registrati...
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If chalk, debris, or sweat remain on the barbell, follow these steps:
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Remove chalk or debris using a nylon bristle brush.
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Chalk can hold moisture and bacteria and therefore it must be removed prior to applying a cleaning product.
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Clean the shaft with a solution of mild soap or detergent and a clean cloth/paper towel.
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Do not allow the cleaning solution to run into the sleeves. Soap will break apart the lubricant applied to the bushings and hardware within the sleeves. This will both affect the sleeve spin and encourage the components to corrode.
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Dry the shaft with a clean cloth.
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Although uncommon, repeat these steps on the sleeves if sweat or chalk is found on them.
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Wet the shaft with an alcohol free, phenol free, bleach free, and ammonia free cleaner or wipe containing an EPA approved disinfectant.
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Rogue recommends using GymWipes Antibacterial as a cleaning agent. These are designed specifically for cleaning gym equipment.
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Leave the disinfectant in place for the duration specified by the wipe manufacturer.
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If you are using GymWipes Antibacterial, leave the product on for at least 15 seconds. The solution will be the most effective if left on for at least 4 minutes.
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After the appropriate amount of time has passed, wipe down with a clean cloth if not already dried.
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