Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 I highly recommend one of those ionic air purifiers. I have one in my facility and it works incredibly well at getting rid of the odors you speak of. Vince McConnell Fairhope, AL Eternally Transformed Fitness www.etfitness.com etfitness@... Dolfzine On-Line Fitness www.dolfzine.com ----- Original Message ----- > The local weightlifting club I'm in has just > shifted to a new location. Problem is, it's got a very strong and very toxic > " new gym " smell. Its got some kind of black rubber flooring under the > lifting platforms, glued to the cement ground. I tried using one of those > giant fans to blow everything away, but the smell comes back with a > vengeance the next day. I also tried scattering ammonia smelling salts all > over the place. Also tried wiping down the whole place with white > vinegar..... The Gym has no windows, just one small exhaust fan. Does anyone > have any idea how to get rid of the smell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 Does the gym have central air? What does the gym do for ventilation? Knock out a wall and get some windows. All gyms need to have a source of fresh air. Try some sort of commercially available cleaner that smells good. Respectfully, Matt DeLancey CSCS Gainesville, FL --- Ben Ho wrote: > Hi all Supertrainers, > > The local weightlifting club I'm in has just > shifted to a new location. Problem is, it's got a > very strong and very toxic > " new gym " smell. Its got some kind of black rubber > flooring under the > lifting platforms, glued to the cement ground. I > tried using one of those > giant fans to blow everything away, but the smell > comes back with a > vengeance the next day. I also tried scattering > ammonia smelling salts all > over the place. Also tried wiping down the whole > place with white > vinegar..... The Gym has no windows, just one small > exhaust fan. Does anyone > have any idea how to get rid of the smell? > > Ben Ho > Blk 27 New Upper Changi Road > #14-686 Singapore 462027 > Singapore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 Are you sure that's a bad thing? Some of the smells in " old " gyms can be nasty. Try using an ozone generator. You may be able to rent one. If not, once a new gym becomes an old gym you may still want it. I can't recommend a particular brand. Here's a link to one supplier so you can get an idea of what it is: http://www.air-zone.com/main.html Good luck. Skip Dallen Covina, CA New Gym Smell Hi all Supertrainers, The local weightlifting club I'm in has just shifted to a new location. Problem is, it's got a very strong and very toxic " new gym " smell. Its got some kind of black rubber flooring under the lifting platforms, glued to the cement ground. I tried using one of those giant fans to blow everything away, but the smell comes back with a vengeance the next day. I also tried scattering ammonia smelling salts all over the place. Also tried wiping down the whole place with white vinegar..... The Gym has no windows, just one small exhaust fan. Does anyone have any idea how to get rid of the smell? Ben Ho Blk 27 New Upper Changi Road #14-686 Singapore 462027 Singapore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 Are you sure that's a bad thing? Some of the smells in " old " gyms can be nasty. Try using an ozone generator. You may be able to rent one. If not, once a new gym becomes an old gym you may still want it. I can't recommend a particular brand. Here's a link to one supplier so you can get an idea of what it is: http://www.air-zone.com/main.html Good luck. Skip Dallen Covina, CA New Gym Smell Hi all Supertrainers, The local weightlifting club I'm in has just shifted to a new location. Problem is, it's got a very strong and very toxic " new gym " smell. Its got some kind of black rubber flooring under the lifting platforms, glued to the cement ground. I tried using one of those giant fans to blow everything away, but the smell comes back with a vengeance the next day. I also tried scattering ammonia smelling salts all over the place. Also tried wiping down the whole place with white vinegar..... The Gym has no windows, just one small exhaust fan. Does anyone have any idea how to get rid of the smell? Ben Ho Blk 27 New Upper Changi Road #14-686 Singapore 462027 Singapore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 Ben For once, a topic on which I'm an authority! Lemon-scented cleaners will take care of the rubbery smell. That was kind of anticlimactic! Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 Ben For once, a topic on which I'm an authority! Lemon-scented cleaners will take care of the rubbery smell. That was kind of anticlimactic! Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 Time, time, and more time. The glue probably has some form of alcohol base to aid in drying but it still takes time until the glue cures fully. Rubber mats also have a wonderful smell the high humidity in Singapore doesn't help matters either. If you only have an exhaust, then use extra fans to pull in as much fresh air as possible. If you have more than one door to the exterior (so people can enter/exit)--then you can fashion a duct with the fan (facing inward), duct tape, and trash bags to create a seal from the doorway to the fan circumference. This is of course temporary (don't know what your fire codes have to say). The concept is to create a balance between the intake of fresh air and exhaust of the fumes (circulation). Hopefully the ideas above will inspire a successful resolution. What ever you come up with—good luck. Dennis Pasadena, CA > Hi all Supertrainers, > > The local weightlifting club I'm in has just > shifted to a new location. Problem is, it's got a very strong and very toxic > " new gym " smell. Its got some kind of black rubber flooring under the > lifting platforms, glued to the cement ground. I tried using one of those > giant fans to blow everything away, but the smell comes back with a > vengeance the next day. I also tried scattering ammonia smelling salts all > over the place. Also tried wiping down the whole place with white > vinegar..... The Gym has no windows, just one small exhaust fan. Does anyone > have any idea how to get rid of the smell? > > Ben Ho > Blk 27 New Upper Changi Road > #14-686 Singapore 462027 > Singapore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 Time, time, and more time. The glue probably has some form of alcohol base to aid in drying but it still takes time until the glue cures fully. Rubber mats also have a wonderful smell the high humidity in Singapore doesn't help matters either. If you only have an exhaust, then use extra fans to pull in as much fresh air as possible. If you have more than one door to the exterior (so people can enter/exit)--then you can fashion a duct with the fan (facing inward), duct tape, and trash bags to create a seal from the doorway to the fan circumference. This is of course temporary (don't know what your fire codes have to say). The concept is to create a balance between the intake of fresh air and exhaust of the fumes (circulation). Hopefully the ideas above will inspire a successful resolution. What ever you come up with—good luck. Dennis Pasadena, CA > Hi all Supertrainers, > > The local weightlifting club I'm in has just > shifted to a new location. Problem is, it's got a very strong and very toxic > " new gym " smell. Its got some kind of black rubber flooring under the > lifting platforms, glued to the cement ground. I tried using one of those > giant fans to blow everything away, but the smell comes back with a > vengeance the next day. I also tried scattering ammonia smelling salts all > over the place. Also tried wiping down the whole place with white > vinegar..... The Gym has no windows, just one small exhaust fan. Does anyone > have any idea how to get rid of the smell? > > Ben Ho > Blk 27 New Upper Changi Road > #14-686 Singapore 462027 > Singapore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 Try doing a web search for ozone generators. Air Tiger is one model I'm familiar with, from Rambridge Structure and Design Ltd, (Canada). I have also purchased a Surround Air Purifier, also an ozone generator, for my bedroom. Ozone generators seem to be considerably less expensive than HEPA air purifiers, and much quieter. Be sure to investigate thoroughly for the best price, as well as the manufacturers' claims. McCann Philadelphia, PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 Try doing a web search for ozone generators. Air Tiger is one model I'm familiar with, from Rambridge Structure and Design Ltd, (Canada). I have also purchased a Surround Air Purifier, also an ozone generator, for my bedroom. Ozone generators seem to be considerably less expensive than HEPA air purifiers, and much quieter. Be sure to investigate thoroughly for the best price, as well as the manufacturers' claims. McCann Philadelphia, PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 Hi I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy! Ben Ho Blk 27 New Upper Changi Road #14-686 Singapore 462027 Singapore > >Reply-To: Supertraining >To: Supertraining >Subject: Re: New Gym Smell >Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 16:35:57 -0000 > >Ben > >For once, a topic on which I'm an authority! > >Lemon-scented cleaners will take care of the rubbery smell. > >That was kind of anticlimactic! > > >Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada > > _________________________________________________________________ Download Norah , Eminem and more! http://www.msn.com.sg/ringtones/ at only S$36 including GST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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