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Product Care and Cleaning

Updates For Our Clients


We continue to monitor the impact of COVID 19 as slowly Canada starts to re-open!


In our effort to assist you below are some guidelines and tips ensuring correct cleaning of our product lines.  It is important to note that these practices should be followed as a regular regime at all times – and should continue post COVID 19.  


Health organisations do confirm the virus can’t be transmitted through sweat, but it can live on surfaces for several hours and potentially days, making washing hands, avoiding contact with the face, social distancing, and wiping down equipment after each use crucial.


We highly recommend having your clients purchase their own equipment - they can use it during live streams and/or bring it with them when the gym is again open.  


We've come too far to take a step back!


Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.  We remain committed to the health and wellness of Canadians and we thank you for all of your support.   


General Recommendations – All Product Lines
  • Have your clients wash their hands both prior and after class/session
  • Have hand sanitizer available
  • Practice social distancing 3 - 6 feet

  • Have your clients use the same piece of equipment for the entire workout – no sharing
  • Provide your clients with their own piece of equipment and / or have them available for sale
  • Your clients can then take them home and bring with them to class
  • If your facility does suspend programs, or faces closure, one can also turn to other delivery modalities to reach your clients
  • Online Streaming - thru Facebook Live, Zoom and other platforms.

 

Private Facebook Groups

  • You can continue to teach your formatted classes – your clients have the equipment at home – and they still have you!   
  • Please check with your insurance provider to see if you need any additional coverage when streaming 

 

 

 

Cleaning Your BENDER BALLS
  • We recommend soap and water using clean hands, sponge or small towel.  
  • Use the same rule for hand washing – thoroughly clean
    the entire surface of the ball for at least 20 seconds
  • No excessive scrubbing is necessary – use gentle strokes
  • Thoroughly rinse with warm water
  • “Pat” dry with a towel. 
  • Try to avoid rubbing the ball.  The uniqueness of the Bender Ball is its tactile, sticky surface.
  •  Excessive rubbing over prolonged periods of time, can decrease the longevity of the surface area  
  • Let dry to ensure all excess moisture has evaporated
  • Disinfectant Wipes - some have asked about the use disinfectant wipes – as another precaution in addition to the above.  
  • Correct washing with soap and water is still recommended
  • The side effect to wipes is that they contain alcohol.  
  • With repetitive use over prolonged periods of time, the ball will slowly lose the tactile stickiness

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cleaning Your GLIDING DISCS
  • Hardwood (fabric covered)
    • Disinfectant wipes can leave a sticky residue on the fabric
    • Take a clean cloth with soap and water and lightly pat down both sides and along the rim
    • Allow to dry before use
    • NB:  This is not as effective as disinfecting wipes. 
  • Carpet (plastic)
    • Wipe down thoroughly with disinfecting wipes on both sides and outside rim
    • Then rinse with soap and water
    • Let dry before use

OPTION

  • Since covid, many clients are returning to the studio but many are also continuing with online and some are doing both
  • One can buy Gliding discs in bulk, and then resell or provide free to your clients
  • Optimum protection as clients use their own equipment




Cleaning Your ROPELESS JUMP ROPES
  • Foam Components
  • Disinfectant Wipes on entire surface
  • Plastic Components
  • Soap and water for at least 20 seconds OR
  • Disinfectant Wipes on all surface area

 

 

 

Cleaning Your BODYSPORT RESISTANCE BANDS

LAND BASED USE

  • Rinse and swoosh your bands in warm water only for a few seconds
    • No soap or alcohol based cleaning products as these can deteriorate the strength of your band
  • Take each band out indivdually, rinse and lay "flat' to air dry on a lint free towel
  • Let dry for a 1 - 2 hours and then flip the band so the other side can dry
  • When your bands are dry - place them in a bag, add baby power and "shake and bake" so that the baby powder gets evenly distributed on each side of the band
  • If your band starts to stick together, this is an indication that your bands needs more baby powder

AQUA/POOL USEAGE

  • Bands used in a pool setting should be used in a pool environment only
    • It is not recommended to ue bands in both land and water based classes
  • When you use your bands in a salt water/chlorine pool, place all your bands in a bucket and rinse with non-pool water after each use.
  • Rinse your bands following the instructions above
  • After rinsing, place your bands back in a bucket of non chlorinated water to be ready for their next use