How Often Should A Wrestling Mat Be Cleaned?

In a report published on HealthDay, it was concluded that wrestlers are more likely to be affected by skin infection than any other athlete. Investigators found that 74% of skin infection cases occurred among wrestlers. In light of this revelation, suggestions were made on how to protect wrestlers from the risk of skin infections. The suggestions made include thorough cleaning of the wrestling match. Read on to find out how to clean wrestling mats.

How Often Should A Wrestling Mat Be Cleaned? It is highly recommended that routine cleaning be done on the wrestling mat. A wrestling match should, therefore, be cleaned before and after each practice. 

During a tournament, it is important to clean the wrestling mat before and after each match of the tournament. This is to ensure that the athletes have a clean mat to wrestle on.

The type of cleaning that is done during the tournament isn’t a deep cleaning. It simply involves spraying the mat with disinfectant and then wiping off with a dry towel or a mop. The mat can be thoroughly cleaned after the entire tournament process.

How To Maintain A Clean Wrestling Mat;

• Street shoes should not be allowed on the wrestling mat
• Wrestling shoes should also not be worn in place of a street shoe.
• Never walk barefooted in public place
• Skin inspection should be done on wrestlers very often
• The wrestling room should be properly ventilated