Green and Clean Exercise Equipment

Green and Clean Exercise Squipment kg Growing More Than Muscles 12% of women and 12% 134% 34% of men don't wash their hands after using a public restroom After 3 months of wear: Shoes that Shoes that 13% carry E. coli bacteria 90% carry traces of feces Staph infection bacteria can survive and grow on a basketball in normal storage conditions for up to 3 days Rhinoviruses (instigators of the common cold) are found on: 63% 73% 51% Gym equipment Weight equipment Aerobic equipment Here are some common bacteria that may be lurking on your gym equipment Klebsiella A bacteria Causes In rare cases Difficult to treat as it's found in human infections and pneumonia can cause blood infections and resistant to certain antibiotics intestines and stool meningitis Can be found on: kg Cardio machines Workout mats Weights E. Coli A bacteria found in animal intestines and stool Causes cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, and pneumonia Can be found on gym surfaces Staphylococcus Aureus A bacteria know as staph Can become life-threatening if bacteria spreads Can be found Causes superficial rashes, pimples, and/or boils on equipment surfaces and grips Streptococcal Bacteria Causes upper respiratory infections, strep throat Can be found on sweaty exercise equipment How to Clean Cleaning method Spray solution directly on equipment surface Allow to sit 10-30 minutes before wiping off during off-peak times Cleaning supplies Avoid Look for items products: certified by: SEAL RONEMENTA ENVI ENTA Ecologo" CERTIFIED With danger, warning, or hazardous on the label That require gloves or protective goggles to Ecologo TM Green Seal TM use DIY Cleaning Recipes Yoga mat spray What you need Distilled or spring water Tea tree oil Lavender oil Small, clean spray bottle (1-2 drops) (1 drop) Natural antibacterial and antifungal propertles Helps relax and relleve fenslon Directions STEP 1 • STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 Fill spray bottle with distilled or Add tea tree and lavender oil Wipe off Spray on gym bag, shoes, and yoga mat in ventilated area spring water Natural air freshener Ingredients BAKING SODA Vodka (2 Tbsp) Baking soda (2 Tbsp) Eucalyptus oil (20 drops) Cheaper the better Peppermint oil (8 drops) Filtered water (1 cup) Directions STEP 1 • STEP 2 • STEP 3 Spray to neutralize odor Add all Allow to dry ingredients to a spray bottle; shake to mix Disinfectant Ingredients White distilled vinegar (1 cup) Has antibacterlal propertles Essential oils provide anti-bacteria and anti-fungal properties. Include each oil in disinfectant: Rosemary oil (8 drops) Tea tree oil Lavender oil (10 drops) (8 drops) Oregano oil (8 drops) Thyme oil (8 drops) Peppermint oil (5 drops) Directions • STEP 1 • STEP 2 • STEP 3 Spray to disinfect Allow Add all ingredients to a spray bottle; shake to mix to dry Antibacterial all-purpose cleaner Ingredients Extra large grapefruit peel (1 peel) White vinegar (2 cups) Grapefruit seed extract or tea tree oil (6 drops) Small spray bottle Water Glass canning jar Directions STEP 1 • STEP 2 • STEP 3 Peel fruit, cut away everything except for pith and colored part of peel Place peels in a glass-canning jar; cover with vinegar Put lid on the jr. Set in dark, cool place for one week • STEP 4 • STEP 5 Strain vinegar and transfer to spray bottle Fill the rest of bottle with water and grapefruit seed extract or tea tree oil. Shake well to mix Essential oil disinfectant wipes Ingredients Natural liquid soap (3 tsps) Essential Oil (50–75 drops) Not castile soap Tea tree, lavender, peppermint, or orange oil Vinegar (3 cups) Reusable cloth or old T-shirt squares Directions STEP 1 • STEP 2 Combine ingredients in a bowl/jar; shake well Add cloth to bowl and allow to soak up solution; squeeze excess from cloths STEP 3 • STEP 4 Roll up; store in a jar Wash used cloths; repeat process By wiping down your gym equipment after every use you can decrease the presence of dangerous bacteria. Use natural cleaners and make it safer for you and the environment. yogajournal.com • menshealth.com • mensfitness.com athletixproducts.com • ideafit.com • popsugar.com • hellonatural.co lightlycrunchy.wordpress.com • organicspamagazine.com Brought to you by In Partnership with: PartSelect GHERGICH&Co. .------ GREEN