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Q. American Heart Health Month has inspired me to use my treadmill (for exercise, not a clothes rack!) How do I clean it?
Keeping your treadmill and other exercise equipment clean is important for maintenance and safety. Fortunately, it’s easy. (Much easier than keeping up with a rigorous exercise routine.) Just follow these steps and you’ll be off and running!
- Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe away sweat on the deck, handrails and conveyer belt after every use.
- Once a week, use a damp, clean cloth to remove dust and dirt from the display.
- Once a week, vacuum or dust around the machine to prevent dirt from getting caught up in the conveyer belt and vacuum the deck area and belt itself.
- For tough spots, wet the cloth in a mild solution of dishwashing liquid, wring it thoroughly so that it’s just barely damp, wipe the trouble spots clean and then wipe again with another damp soft cloth.
- Never use any harsh cleaners, never attempt to mop any part of a treadmill, pour water or cleaning agents onto the treadmill and do not spray any liquids onto or into the treadmill.