Where / Public & Shared Spaces
Gyms & Sports Facilities
Gyms and fitness centres combine shared equipment, close physical contact and humid environments, making cleaning essential for user safety and comfort.
Clean facilities, hygienic equipment and fresh-smelling changing areas contribute to greater comfort and confidence for users while encouraging more positive exercise experiences. Cleaning and hygiene products help reduce the spread of bacteria and fungi while maintaining fresh, pleasant and welcoming workout spaces that support health and wellbeing.
Examples of products used in gyms and sports facilities
Laundry detergents
Bathroom cleaners
Multipurpose cleaners
Floor cleaners
Equipment disinfectant sprays
Antibacterial wipes
Odour control products
Toilet cleaners
Air purification products
Surface sanitisers
Examples of products used in gyms and sports facilities
Create cleaner and more welcoming fitness environments
Support wellbeing and positive exercise experiences
Maintain clean changing and shower facilities
Improve user confidence and comfort
Prevent spread of germs
Reduce transmission through shared equipment
Control odours and sweat residues
Key facts
The highest levels of bacteria are found on weight balls, curl bars, weight plates and treadmill handles.
Athlete’s foot and fungal infections spread easily in humid gym areas.
Typical free weights have 362 times more germs than a toilet seat.
Treadmills have 74 times more bacteria than a typical public bathroom faucet.
The most common bacteria found include salmonella, staphylococcus, klebsiella and micrococcus.
Perceptions of cleanliness strongly influence comfort and trust in fitness facilities.