Cleaning Mats

[SaSHMMA]

A buddy of mine just got some new wrestling/grappling mats in his basement.

What would be the most effective product to sanitize and disinfect them after a practice? How do they usually do it at your gyms?

 

[Resident A-hole]

My gym has a big 1 gallon bottle of stuff that says mat cleaner/sanitizer. I've never seen anyone actually use it though.... I imagine you can get it from wherever you buy mats. I wouldnt worry about disinfecting that much if it's just a few guys using the mats occasionally, as opposed to 50 guys every day.

 

[Jimmy Cerra]

You should at least scrub it once a week with dillute Clorox.

 

[Joey Guidice]

1 part bleach,...10 parts water...that is an effective cleaning solution to use

 

[bacon]

Bleach and water before every use. Make it a ritual or you'll be writing a thread called, "How do I get rid of Ringworm/Infantigo?" it also helps to keep a towel damp with bleach and water to wipe your shoes on before stepping on the mat.

 

[DMcKayBJJ]

Get some sanitizing/disinfecting wipes that come in a large plastic dispensing container...Clorox makes some.
Get on your hands and knees after every session and wipe the mats down with the wipes and let them air dry.