How To Clean a Dirty Barbell - Barbell Maintenance

Is your barbell looking dirty or rusty? Keeping your barbell clean and rust free plays an important factor in extending the wear of your equipment. This is especially important for commercial gym owners. Having shiny and well maintained equipment in your gym will keep gym members safe and satisfied. Some people may think that cleaning a dirty barbell is as simple as spraying it with vinegar and wiping with a paper towel. Although this method is effective at removing dirt and sweat from the barbell between each use, it is not an effective method for cleaning and maintaining the steel or material of the barbell. In this blog you will learn how to keep your barbell set looking squeaky clean!

How To Clean a Dirty Barbell: Your Questions Answered

Should I clean my barbell?

If your barbell is looking dull, rusty or has traces of chalk or other resides stuck to it, it is DEFINITELY time to clean it. It is also important to maintain your barbell even if it doesn't seem to be overly dirty.

How do I maintain my barbell? How often should I clean my barbell?

In order to maintain your barbell, you should clean your bar about once a month using a quality brass bristle brush, lubricant and a microfiber towel.

How do I keep my barbell rust free?

Rust maintenance is extremely important because rust can damage the bearings on your bar. In order to prevent barbell rust, you should clean your bar regularly.

What is the best way to clean my barbell?

Thankfully cleaning your barbell is not complex! This Barbell Cleaning Kit makes cleaning your barbel easy. We recommend The Bells of Steel Barbell Cleaning Kit because it has everything you need to maintain your barbell and have it looking and running like new for years to come! This kit includes; 1 Curved brass bristle brush, 1 Aerosol can of our Formula 600 spray and a 1 – 12”x12” Microfiber Towel.

The Formula 600 Aerosol Spray Lubricant is commonly used to prevent rust on equipment in food processing facilities. This spray also improves the performance and function of bearings and chains on food processing equipment, which is why it is an ideal product to use for cleaning barbells. Formula 600 is also food grade, which means it is a safer option to use than other oils or rust preventing lubricants. Food grade lubricant keeps consumers safe in the case of an accidental contamination. This means if you or another gym member touches their mouth after using the freshly cleaned bar, they will not be consuming any potentially hazardous materials.

You can click here to view the Barbell Cleaning Kit from the Bells of Steel website.

What are the main benefits of regularly cleaning my bar?

Here are the main three benefits of regularly cleaning your barbell. Clean barbell benefits:

1. It will extend the life of your bar.
2. It will allow your bar to spin better and have better grip.
3. Your bar will look like it's brand new!

The damage on my barbell is too far gone. Where can I get another quality barbell?

You can find a large variety of quality barbells and other gym equipment from Bells of Steel. Click here to view barbells.

Want to learn how to properly clean your barbell?

Watch the video below to see how much dirt can be removed from your barbell in just 5 minutes of cleaning.

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