Avoid dragging furniture or heavy objects along the surface of the floor when you need to move them. Attach felted pads under the legs of furniture and chairs so that you can easily glide them without scuffing the surface. Check the pads periodically for wear, and replace them when needed.

Never use wheeled chairs directly on the floor – use a chair mat or a hard plastic floor protector instead. Also place protectors under narrow furniture casters, or replace them with large rubber or soft polyurethane wheels.

Remember to wash your hands before AND after using the machines. Bring your own water bottle, towel, and floor mats (and clean them often). And don’t forget to shower after your workout. These steps will greatly reduce your exposure to the infectious germs that thrive in hot and humid environments like gyms and locker rooms.