Keep gyms and fitness centres infection-free with hygiene cleaning services

Discover how professional commercial cleaners keep exercise equipment and gym facilities free from bacteria to promote optimal fitness.

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Maintaining a hygienic environment in gyms and fitness centres across Australia is crucial to keep patrons from being infected when using gym equipment or facilities. Shared equipment and close contact with other gym and fitness centre occupants create a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses to spread.

According to a study by Fit Rated, shared equipment, such as free weights, including dumbbells and barbells, has up to 362 times more bacteria than a toilet seat. In the same study, an exercise bike was found to harbour 39 times more bacteria than a reusable plastic cafeteria tray and a treadmill’s handles carried 74 times more bacteria than a water faucet.

Despite posing clear health risks, maintaining consistent cleanliness in gyms and fitness centres has its unique challenges. High gym memberships mean that exercise machines and equipment are constantly used by these members, and this can lead to potential contamination of equipment. Leveraging traditional cleaning methods often involves disinfecting surfaces after each use, which can be impractical during peak hours.

This is where professional hygiene cleaning services step in to offer their expertise. There are various ways these cleaning professionals keep gyms and fitness centres infection-free. Let’s explore them in greater detail below.

How do hygiene cleaning services keep gyms and fitness centres infection-free?

Targeted disinfection protocols

These services go beyond a quick wipe-down. They develop customised plans based on gym layout, equipment types, and member traffic patterns. This ensures high-touch surfaces like weights, benches, and cardio machines receive frequent disinfection with hospital-grade sanitisers proven effective against bacteria and viruses. Hygiene cleaners also use hospital-grade disinfectants that are tough on germs but gentle on various gym equipment without causing damage.

Scheduled deep cleaning services

Daily disinfection may be crucial, but it’s not enough to ensure a thoroughly clean gym. Hygiene cleaning specialists incorporate scheduled deep cleaning services into their routine. This involves using specialised cleaning equipment such as foggers to disinfect hard-to-reach areas such as locker rooms. Alternatively, they may use steam cleaners which are an effective and eco-friendly solution. This equipment eliminates germs, viruses, and bacteria effectively.

Professional expertise

Hygiene service providers train their staff on proper cleaning procedures and the latest infection control protocols. This ensures a consistent level of sanitation and minimises the risk of human error. They also leverage the best practices for handling potentially contaminated materials. They also utilise professional-grade cleaning equipment such as microfibre cloth, vacuums with HEPA filters, and floor scrubbers that effectively remove dirt, grime, and sweat.

Proper waste management techniques

Gyms generate a significant amount of potentially contaminated waste from used towels, disposable wipes, and water bottles. Hygiene services ensure proper waste disposal through frequent trash collection. Regular emptying of bins minimises overflow and reduces the risk of germs spreading. They typically provide separate bins for potentially contaminated materials to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. These measures create a cleaner workout environment.

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Accord Property Services is ISO certified to ensure that all our services have all the requirements for standardisation and quality assurance.

AS/NZS ISO 14001-2016: Environmental Management Systems

AS/NZS ISO 45001-2018: Occupational Health and Safety Management System

AS/NZS ISO 9001-2016: Quality Management Systems Scheme

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Why choose Accord?

Accord provides leading commercial cleaning in Sydney and across Australia with a 30-year track record. We offer a full suite of services, from maintenance to cleaning services in Sydney, to keep your properties looking pristine and well-maintained.

Our team of experts works around your schedule and helps you achieve sustainability goals and foster a healthy environment.

What our clients say

“I have dealt with several different property services providers over the last 20 years, but have never come across anyone quite like Accord Property Services. They have been looking after the commercial cleaning and maintenance of our office in Newcastle for many years now. The team from Sydney are professional and very friendly. I have found the local staff to be extremely flexible, reliable and meticulous with their work.”

“We have built a strong relationship with Accord Property Services since 2008. They service our four properties across New South Wales and Victoria. In the years of dealing with Accord we have found their services to be exemplary and easy to manage, regardless of the locations.”

“Having been involved with the company at various levels from dealing with their cleaners and technicians through to direct contact with their Operations Manager and Directors, I can recommend their services as always being ethical, performance and outcome driven and value for money.”

From our first meeting, we knew that we were in the hands of confident, capable, customer centred professionals. We engaged Accord to provide Building Management and Cleaning Services for a multiple building complex. They have worked very closely with the Strata Committee and the Strata Management company to ensure there is synergy in communication and activity. On taking up the contract they stepped into a minefield of issues that needed to be resolved and worked through these confidently and professionally. The managers regularly check in to ensure that they are delivering on their promise and regularly ask for feedback on their performance and solicit comments on anything they can do better. I have no hesitation in recommending the management and team at Accord and look forward to a long and productive term with them.

Accord property services provide Sevana apartments Lane Cove with excellent cleaning services all year. Accord cleaners are hard-working, have a professional attitude to their work and are responsive to any issues arising throughout their shift. The cleaners show excellent teamwork and keenness in doing a quality job. The cleaners are very respectful to residents at all times and attend to all requests that may arise. The quality of their work and professional attitude reflects back to Accord Property Services high standards.

If you are a strata owner struggling with an underperformed building manager and or cleaner and is thinking of making a change, please consider Accord. They are efficient, professional, innovative and can quickly fix your headache. Highly recommended.

Always a pleasure dealing with the Accord staff - Professional & Helpful. 100% would recommend their service.

FAQs

What is a hygiene service?

Hygiene services are any professional services that help maintain a clean and sanitary environment. This includes cleaning services, pest control, and even waste disposal.

What is hygienic cleaning?

Hygienic cleaning is a thorough method using appropriate products to remove dirt, germs, and dust, promoting a healthy and sanitary environment.

What are hygiene cleaning services?

These services involve professional cleaners who focus on germ-busting in offices, gyms, and healthcare facilities. They go beyond basic cleaning with disinfection, deep cleaning, and smart waste disposal.