Try to sweep or vacuum every day so dirt never gets stuck to your floors.
If the sticky material is really stubborn, lightly wet it with adhesive remover and let it sit for a few minutes. Then try coming at it with your scraper.
If the floors are particularly dirty in some areas, you can use a soft bristle hand brush to gently scrub the disinfecting solution into the flooring.
In a pinch, you can also use mild liquid dish detergent to clean your rubber gym floor. Just check the label to make sure the dish detergent doesn’t have any moisturizers or additives. Avoid using harsh cleaners, such as bleach, vinegar, and commercial cleaners like Pine-Sol since they can damage and eat away at the rubber over time.
Apply enough cleaning solution so the floor is damp but not soaking wet. Excess water could soak into the rubber and cause damage more easily. Empty the bucket and refill it with fresh cleaning solution once the water turns brown or grey. Avoid using any textured or abrasive mop scrubbers since they could scratch your rubber floors.
If you notice the cleaner starting to dry, move on to the next step and rinse the cleaner off. If the cleaner fully dries on your floors, it could ruin your rubber floors over time.
Be careful not to let water pool up on the floor since it could leave behind stains or soak through the rubber.
Try setting up a floor fan to help speed up the drying process. If you’re in a rush, you can also wipe the floors dry with towels.
Auto-scrubbers cost anywhere from $85 USD for a small, personal machine best for home gyms, to over $1,000 USD for an industrial-performance machine meant for larger commercial gyms. You may be able to rent an auto-scrubber from a hardware store if you don’t have one of your own.
Every auto-scrubber works slightly differently, so make sure that you follow the instructions for your specific model.
Since the auto-scrubber has a built-in vacuum, it won’t leave behind any water or cleaner so it’s safe to walk on the surfaces you already cleaned. Just make sure you don’t have anything on your shoes that would get the floor dirty again.
If you have a commercial gym that gets a lot of foot traffic, you may want to use your auto-scrubber every day to prevent the floor from getting soiled.
