Essential | The right cleaning

In a previous blog post about our Heavy Resistance Bands, we only briefly touched on the topic of "cleaning." Here we want to list how each product is properly cleaned. Because every material requires different treatment – the right care is often essential to maintain the longevity of your equipment. This list is continuously updated, expanded, or reduced as needed – depending on product changes.

In principle, we recommend simply and hygienically wiping our equipment with a damp cloth. You can also use a little soap if needed. However, not every material reacts the same way to certain agents.

Latex

Simple cleaning with a damp cloth is recommended here. This is completely sufficient to get your product clean and pure. Let your equipment air dry and store it only after it is completely dry. You also have the option to apply talcum powder on the cleaned, dry product to gain more grip.

Never disinfect latex with disinfectant. The material becomes porous, cracked, and its structure changes. Avoid disinfecting your sports products made of latex to ensure long and safe training. If you still want to do it due to the ongoing pandemic, use only pure alcohol from the pharmacy.

Our products with latex: Heavy Resistance Bands

Acrylonitrile butadiene rubber

This material is also commonly abbreviated as NBR.

The best option for this is a damp cloth. Clean the top and bottom carefully, optionally use a splash of a gentle detergent for a more intensive cleaning. NBR really doesn't require more care.

Our products with NBR: Fitness mat

Thermoplastic elastomers

This composition is often abbreviated as TPE.

Take a damp cloth and wipe completely over the entire mat. However, if you roll out your mat daily, simple care applications will eventually no longer be sufficient. In this case, we recommend an intensive cleaning once a quarter. But this does not mean the washing machine. ;)

Either use a purchased yoga mat spray for thorough cleaning (also available in pharmacies) or mix your own cleaning agent from essential organic oil, lukewarm water, and a few drops of dish soap. Rub your mat thoroughly with the agent of your choice (let it sit briefly if necessary), wipe the surface with a damp cloth, and then dry it completely. Before rolling the mat back up, give it time to dry completely.

Please absolutely avoid vinegar for this material, even though it is known as a cure-all.

Our products with TPE: yoga mats

Silicone

Warm water and mild soap are absolutely recommended here as well. Do not use aggressive or alcohol-based agents that can attack the material. This way, your accessories will remain a faithful companion for a long time.

Our products with silicone: silicone dumbbells, partly pull-up bar, partly kettlebells

Foam

For this, we again recommend only a damp cloth and possibly a splash of dish soap. Disinfection is almost ineffective on foam, so it is not recommended.

Our products with foam: partly ab rollers and hula hoop rings

Natural fibers and organic cotton

In this case, cleaning is hardly easier to manage: wash your accessories at 30 degrees Celsius in your washing machine and then simply let them air dry.

Our products with natural fibers and organic cotton: short fitness bands, long fitness bands

Polyvinyl chloride

Of course, this means PVC, a name that probably everyone can imagine something about.

And everyone knows, PVC is not susceptible. That’s great. Just use water and all-purpose cleaner and you’ll be rid of dirt and sweat.

Our products with PVC: partly jump rope

Natural rubber

Please do not use soap or other cleaning agents for this material, alcohol is also unsuitable. These could reduce the slip resistance. Simply moisten a cloth with warm water and clean your equipment with it. If you want to improve the smell a bit, you can also mix warm water with a few drops of fragrant oil and moisten your cloth with it. Tip: Tea tree oil, lavender, sage, and chamomile also have a disinfecting effect.

Our products with natural rubber: floor protection mat

Velvet

For this material, lukewarm water is sufficient in most cases. You can either use a cloth or a soft sponge for this as well. For heavier dirt, simply add a gentle cleaning agent.

Our products with velour: weight cuffs for the hand

Chrome

Chrome is a corrosion-free, tarnish-resistant, hard metal. Basically, water and a splash of dish soap are enough for cleaning. All dirt should come off well with this. For residue-free cleaning, you can also take half a lemon, rub it on the material, let it sit briefly if necessary, and wipe it off with a damp, clean cloth.

Cast Iron

Also use only warm water for this. Do not use any soap or other cleaning agents. At most, a little oil and salt mixed for additional cleaning with heavier dirt. But usually, warm water and a cloth are completely sufficient.

Our products with cast iron: partly kettlebells, dumbbells

Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer

What is that, you ask? Quite understandable, but this is simply ABS plastic.

Warm water, a little vinegar essence, and a clean cloth. This will not only clean your device but also disinfect it directly. Of course, this does not have to be done with every cleaning. A cloth moistened with water or a sponge is also sufficient, but this does not provide disinfection.

Our products with ABS plastic: partly ab rollers

Styrene-butadiene rubber

Basically, we are simply talking about solid rubber, also called SBR.
Water and vinegar are the two best components to hygienically clean the accessories. If you don't have vinegar on hand, just use a little citric acid. Mix both together and then wipe your equipment with a cloth moistened with it. Simply dry again and you are ready to start your next workout. We advise against separate disinfection to protect the material. 

Acupressure mat

You can easily remove the covers from the mat and pillow. Then turn them inside out and wash them by hand with a little sensitive detergent. The inner filling, meaning the biological buckwheat in the pillow and the coconut fibers in the mat, simply take outside into the fresh air. There, air both parts well and also let the covers air dry in the same place.  

Carrying bag

Please do not wash our carrying bag in the washing machine. Just take a damp cloth and wipe it down. The special coating of our bag allows for easy and residue-free cleaning.

A note for you:

No one wears the same running shoes for ten years – you replace them from time to time. A fitness or yoga mat, just like our sports shoes, is a consumable item. They also wear out over time, which is completely normal and unavoidable. Cleaning is great, but it doesn't work miracles. Every now and then, you should really treat yourself to new sports accessories.

Last updated: 10/11/2022