Have a cleaner, more hygienic steam room

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The Issue

When we walk into a steam room, we come in to sit or lie down, to stretch, and to relax. We come in hoping that the floor, benches and walls are clean, but if not, that we can easily reach for a hose to wash it away.

Since you removed the hose we have walked into the steam room to snot on the benches and on the floor, people spitting on the floor, and a very bad smell, sometimes almost like that of sewage. It has become hard to find a clean spot to sit down at and no one wants to lie down anymore. Sometimes even just walking in is too much. The ground is always dirty, specially later in the day. Do your loyal members not deserve a more hygienic steam room?

Please reinstall a hose to the steam room, and give us a shower head, as they do in other countries. “The cold water offers the body a tremendous, invigorating jolt as it stimulates circulation and the immune system, generating a therapeutic effect on your entire body. The cold water causes the release of endorphins and hormones, creating an analgesic effect that can alleviate joint pain and muscle stresses as well, this is why it’s so great for recovery.”

The Decision Makers

Kevin Schmidt
Kevin Schmidt
Executive Director
Responded
Thank you for your request to have a more hygienic steam room. To improve the cleanliness of the steam room, you will note that it will be closed for cleaning/disinfecting Mon-Sat from 10-11am and 3-4pm and on Sundays from 2-3pm. This is in addition to the nightly cleanings. Please make note and adjust your schedules accordingly. The hose will not be installed as the cold water affects the temperature sensor, causing the steam room to exceed the allowed safe temperature of the room (no more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit). We have tried moving the steam sensor multiple times, but the issue of the sensor being sprayed (increasing the risk to patrons and causing damage to it) continued, thus leading to the decision to eliminate the hose. It is advised that proper swimwear be worn at all times and recommend that patrons to bring a towel to sit on to reduce contact with the seating areas. As a courtesy to others, we ask that patrons do not lie down in the steam room or sauna. It is advised that you use the room for no more than 15 minutes and that you remove yourself from the space to cool down for a minimum of 15 minutes. Once again, I hope you will find improved cleanliness in the space with the increase in the cleaning schedule. Encourage fellow patrons to keep the space clean and to use a towel as a courtesy to others and for your own safety. If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to me at kschmidt@kopfc.com. Thank you.

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