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Keeping a locker room clean and odor-free is a serious challenge. Whether you own or operate a fitness center or work in a gym at a school, keeping a locker room that remains pleasant and odorless takes planning and work. While hiring a professional cleaning service for deep cleanings is a prudent and often necessary move, there are some things you can do regularly to keep smells out of your gym and locker rooms. To help you better stay on top of cleanliness at the gym, the team from Kleenco Corporation have shared three tips for tackling locker room odors.

3 Ways to Help Reduce Locker Room Odors From Hawaii’s Top Janitorial Service

1. Keep the Floors Sparkling

The floors in a gym are a prime incubator for bacteria growth and the strange odors that accompany it. Fungus and bacteria breed best in moist environments, and with locker rooms near showers and pools, they can get pretty wet. The floors of locker rooms should be disinfected and cleaned every day with the correct cleaning solution, and a sanitizing method such as high-pressure steam should be used to prevent any buildup. You should also perform deep cleanings to get in all the small crevices on a regular basis in addition to regular daily maintenance. Carpet cleaning may be a factor in some gyms and should adhere to a similar daily schedule.

2. Let Lockers Air Out

professional cleaning serviceLockers accumulate plenty of moisture throughout the day and should be regularly cleaned to prevent a smelly locker room. Use a disinfectant cleaning solution and a clean cloth to clean out lockers regularly and leave them open to air out. If you allow guests or students to keep items in rented or assigned lockers, encourage them to keep their lockers tidy and take used clothes or towels with them.  

3. Properly Stocked Cleaning Supplies

Consider offering amenities such as a spin dryer or bags for wet clothes, disinfectant and towels for equipment, and plenty of soap in the showers. In addition to the benefits granted by a professional cleaning service, guests will be more encouraged to help you keep everything clean if they are provided the opportunity to do so. This will lead to less moisture in lockers and on the floors to collect smells, cleaner equipment, and happy gym-goers.

If you are in need of professional cleaning services for your gym or business in the Honolulu, HI, area, trust the team from Kleenco Corporation to do the job well. They have over 45 years of experience cleaning everything from shopping malls to business towers and have the skills you need to keep a clean space. Call them at (808) 831-7600 or visit them online to find the right cleaning services for your business.

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