Rubber gym flooring from Amarco Products is perfect for exercising in your home gym or your commercial gym. Ever see how dirty the floors can be after a successful workout? You need to know how to clean the gym flooring to keep your gym, home or commercial, sanitary and clean!

The good news is that rubber flooring is durable and easy to clean. It is stain, mold, and mildew resistant, as well as low-maintenance. But there are some things you need to know to keep it clean. 

Tip: Sometimes, new rubber flooring can have an odor. Following these cleaning tips can help reduce that smell quicker. 

Gym Floor Cleaning Supplies

Cleaning gym floors is relatively easy to do! But you will need a few things to prepare to deep clean the mats. 

Tools:

  • Broom or Vacuum

  • Mop (Nylon, Microfiber, or Sponge)

  • Bucket 

  • Soft Bristle Scrubbing Brush

  • Buffing Machine

Materials:

  • Non-acidic Cleansing Agent

  • Mild Dish Soap (without bleach, oils, or moisturizers)

  • Rubber Floor Finish and Seal (Optional)

Best Rubber Gym Floor Cleaner

The best cleaners should be pH-neutral cleaners. Take the cleaner, mix it with warm water and it will allow you to deep clean and sanitize the floor without causing any damage from harsh or acidic products. There are two options for cleaners, store-bought or homemade.

Store-Bought Products

Using store-bought rubber floor cleaners can take some guesswork out of the process, which is why it's a popular option. This kind of rubber floor cleaner will sanitize and degrease it, while also removing the wax.

Homemade Clearer

Here is an easy recipe for a homemade rubber floor cleaner: 

  • 1 gallon of warm water

  • 1 cup of dish soap (without bleach, oils, or moisturizers) 

  • (Optional) 5-10 drops of essential oil or lemon juice

 

Note: To reduce the smell from the rubber flooring off-gassing, you can mope the floor with soapy water a few times, then let the room air out. 

Steps to Cleaning Rubber Floors

Here are a few steps to clean rubber gym floors:

  1. Sweep the floor - You can also vacuum the floor (without a beater brush to avoid scratching)

  2. Spot clean - Give any obvious spots more attention and care before cleaning the whole floor

  3. Mop the floor- to fully clean the floor, it's time to break out the mop and cleaners

  4. Let the floor dry - It is important to let the floors completely air dry

Contact Us

If you are interested in flooring your own home gym or commercial gym, contact us! We offer plenty of flooring options and show you where to apply them. Each of our products comes with dimensions and descriptions right on our site, so you find exactly what you need. 


 

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