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Cleaning expert Gemma
stay on top of things but it pays to prevent stains in the fi rst
Regular cleaning is essential and a place. Keep a vacuum cleaner handy for
Haslam takes a virtual walk
clean-as-you-go attitude pays dividends – dry matter and wipe liquid spills off the
around a health club, pointing
keeping an area clean is far easier than fl oor immediately using a clean cloth.
out ways in which operators
trying to spruce up something that’s dirty. Once inside, members spend a lot
Many clubs will employ a cleaner or of time in front of mirrors, whether in
can keep their facilities clean contractor who visits once a day, usually activity areas or changing rooms. By
after closing time. But if all members of wiping these regularly, staff will make
ew Year is always important staff take on the additional responsibility a good impression. General cleaning
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for health clubs, with of keeping an eye on key areas during the products can be used, but those with
the eagerly anticipated day, cleaning them when necessary, this special formulations will remove dirt and
peak in new and renewed will give a clear message to members that grime in seconds and leave no marks or
memberships. This year it’s even more the club takes hygiene seriously. smears. Good products can normally
critical: with money tight, clubs need to Focus on the areas that are most be used on stainless steel/chrome
show existing and potential members noticeable to members. Start where the equipment and fi ttings without risk.
that they offer something more than member starts, in reception. Keep it Unsightly limescale is a potential
their competitors. Keeping the premises neat and tidy and make sure there are problem in wet areas such as changing
clean is a good place to start, as this is no unsightly stains on the carpets or rooms, washrooms, spas and pools.
widely acknowledged to have a significant fl oor tiling. Reputable cleaning suppliers Floors and other hard surfaces should
impact on gym customers’ behaviour. will have products to deal with these, be cleaned daily with a mildly acidic
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