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Fitness centers have always been considered fertile ground for germs, bacteria. This is not a surprise since most people come to the gym to exercise and sweat it out. With the onslaught of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), this well-established detail became a matter of public concern.
Gyms were named as one of the hotspots for potential COVID-19 transmission. At the time, the reasons were understandable as most fitness centers have enclosed spaces with inadequate ventilation. Patrons also breathe heavily when exercising and may be prone to touching their eyes, nose, or mouth after touching potentially contaminated surfaces.
Since then, though, many have argued that potential COVID-19 transmission isn’t any worse in a gym than in a bar or restaurant. People who go to the gym are also no more likely to get infected than those who don’t. Nevertheless, fitness centers must have a COVID-19 preparedness plan before reopening.
As a place where most patrons go to sweat it out, gyms are notorious hotspots for bacteria, viruses, and germs. In fact, along with hotels and restaurants, gyms have been dubbed as a COVID-19 superspreader risk.
Here are just some of the reasons why gyms have a high risk of infection:
Heavy Breathing. Exercising can cause you to breathe heavily, expelling potentially infected respiratory droplets in the air and on surfaces.
Fitness center disinfection should be an integral part of your COVID-19 preparedness plan. Gym owners must ensure that high-touch surfaces such as shared exercise equipment and free weights, as well as high-traffic areas such as fitness classrooms, offices, and bathrooms, are regularly cleaned and disinfected.
Here are important definitions to consider when creating your COVID-19 strategy:
Cleaning physically removes dirt, dust, and debris from surfaces in a fitness center. The use of soap and water can remove germs, bacteria, and viruses on a surface, but it does not kill them.
Sanitization can involve either cleaning or disinfecting. Similar to cleaning, sanitization reduces the number of germs, bacteria, and viruses to a safe level.
Disinfection kills germs, bacteria, and viruses on surfaces, but it does not remove them. As such, cleaning and disinfection are commonly performed one after the other.
If you want to lower the risk of potential COVID-19 transmission, fitness center cleaning and disinfection is a must. Instead of the usual manual cleaning procedures, though, consider a more efficient and thorough approach like electrostatic disinfection.
Charlotte Metro Cleaning can disinfect your entire gym or fitness center, including the following areas of concern:
Reception Area Disinfection
Welcome patrons and would-be patrons with a smile and peace of mind. We can disinfect your reception area or lobby with our electrostatic sprayer.
Gym Equipment Disinfection
The sharing of gym equipment and tools is a huge COVID-19 risk factor. Let our gym equipment decontamination services eliminate all viruses, bacteria, and pathogens for you.
Locker Room Disinfection
Give patrons a clean and healthy place to change clothes by disinfecting your locker rooms with the help of Charlotte Metro Cleaning.
Toilets and Shower Room Disinfection
There are many high-touch points in toilets and shower rooms, such as shower knobs and flush handles. Reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in these areas with electrostatic disinfection.
If an employee or patron is suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 or any other infectious disease, it’s imperative to take prompt action. For gyms, that usually means cleaning and disinfecting fitness facilities to prevent further contamination.
Charlotte Metro Cleaning offers same-day electrostatic disinfection services to gyms and fitness centers. Just give us a call, and we’ll be at your doorstep within the day.
Charlotte Metro Cleaning offers fitness center disinfection in Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas. To learn more about our services, feel free to contact us today! Call us at 704.361.6130 or email us at kcregg@charlottemetrocleaning.com
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