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A Clean Gym is a Profitable Gym.

A gym is an abnormally damp environment where sweat creates moist conditions ideal for germs, bacteria, mould, mildew and viruses.

And while you can’t stop the sweating (which after all is the reason for a gym), you can make sure your premises are spotlessly clean at all times so those nasty bugs, viruses and germs don’t spread.

Common germs found in gyms

Typical microflora found in gymnasiums can include:

• Staphylococcus aureus (golden staph) – a common bacterium that lives on the skin and is capable of causing a range of mild to severe infections.

• Staphylococcus saprophyticus – a bacteria that is a leading cause of urinary tract infections.

• Salmonella – a gastrointestinal illness with symptoms including fever, diarrhoea and vomiting.

• Influenza – an airborne virus that, when inhaled, spreads to the respiratory tract where it multiplies.

• Rhinoviruses – viruses that cause many types of common colds and upper respiratory infections.

• Dermatophytosis – a fungal infection of the skin also known as ringworm, tinea, jock itch (when around the groin) or athlete’s foot (when on the feet).

There have been a number of studies conducted into gym hygiene in recent years and their findings reinforce the need for constant vigilance by gym owners.

A study example commissioned by a gym equipment comparison website looked at 27 pieces of equipment at three different gyms and came up with these eye-opening findings:

• The ‘free weights’ had 362 times more germs than the average toilet seat.

• The ‘treadmills’ had 74 times more bacteria than a tap in a public bathroom.

• The ‘exercise bikes’ had 39 times more bacteria than a tray from a food court.

• And other research has shown just how costly poor hygiene (or perceived poor hygiene) can be to a gym. The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has released a Guide to Health Club Cleanliness, which includes the following statistics:

1. 56% of gym members surveyed expected their gym to be free of germs.

2. Gyms that spent approx 4% of their budget on housekeeping made more profit and had higher customer retention rates than those who spent only 3%.

3.  If a gym was perceived to be unclean, both new and regular customers will no return costing proprietor revenue.

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