Should I care (spa hygiene)?
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I was in my local David Lloyd spa today (plunge pool, steam room, sauna etc.) and noticed (more than usual) people just going all sweaty and wet from one to the other without taking the required/suggested shower between each one. To me this is gross and actually really puts me off using the facilities - is this common, am I over-reacting? I did complain to the manager, but she said "we'll look again at the signs we put up asking people to take a hygiene shower" but didn't sound too convinced. I hesitate complaining to these people directly as that isn't my job and I don't want to start a 'funny thing' with someone I'm likely to see every other day.
Comparing David Lloyd spas to where I was in Austria a few months ago where you even had to take a clean towel into the steam room to sit or lie on, it feels distinctly unhealthy and unpleasant here, even in supposedly upmarket private gyms (if David Lloyd is considered upmarket?).
Comparing David Lloyd spas to where I was in Austria a few months ago where you even had to take a clean towel into the steam room to sit or lie on, it feels distinctly unhealthy and unpleasant here, even in supposedly upmarket private gyms (if David Lloyd is considered upmarket?).
David Lloyd is usually the most expensive chain in most cities so is considered upmarket
I have also had this issue but concluded that management are very unlikely to do anything about it
Pop an email to the area manager to see what his or her thoughts her
It’s unlikely you will see them everyday
I have also had this issue but concluded that management are very unlikely to do anything about it
Pop an email to the area manager to see what his or her thoughts her
It’s unlikely you will see them everyday
Blue One said:
I was in my local David Lloyd spa today (plunge pool, steam room, sauna etc.) and noticed (more than usual) people just going all sweaty and wet from one to the other without taking the required/suggested shower between each one. To me this is gross and actually really puts me off using the facilities - is this common, am I over-reacting? I did complain to the manager, but she said "we'll look again at the signs we put up asking people to take a hygiene shower" but didn't sound too convinced. I hesitate complaining to these people directly as that isn't my job and I don't want to start a 'funny thing' with someone I'm likely to see every other day.
Comparing David Lloyd spas to where I was in Austria a few months ago where you even had to take a clean towel into the steam room to sit or lie on, it feels distinctly unhealthy and unpleasant here, even in supposedly upmarket private gyms (if David Lloyd is considered upmarket?).
Doesn't bother me personally, I'll shower when I'm done anyway.Comparing David Lloyd spas to where I was in Austria a few months ago where you even had to take a clean towel into the steam room to sit or lie on, it feels distinctly unhealthy and unpleasant here, even in supposedly upmarket private gyms (if David Lloyd is considered upmarket?).
I was at DL few years ago. I walked in to the sauna once to find a man laying down on his back and pissing out the side of his trunks. Gross.
Also saw a lady in the jacuzzi thing shaving her legs.
The changing rooms were also pretty rancid, hairs on the floor. Various reports of people doing off things like pooing in the showers. Lockers were also getting broken in to.
Also saw a lady in the jacuzzi thing shaving her legs.
The changing rooms were also pretty rancid, hairs on the floor. Various reports of people doing off things like pooing in the showers. Lockers were also getting broken in to.
wjwren said:
I was at DL few years ago. I walked in to the sauna once to find a man laying down on his back and pissing out the side of his trunks. Gross.
Also saw a lady in the jacuzzi thing shaving her legs.
The changing rooms were also pretty rancid, hairs on the floor. Various reports of people doing off things like pooing in the showers. Lockers were also getting broken in to.
I have to agree the general standard of cleanliness (and cleaning) at our local DL is pretty poor, especially the changing rooms, I like to think they have some kind of special flooring coating that kills germs, but they probably don't. You also get blokes shaving in the sink (their faces that is) and leaving it full of hair and stuff. Some of these people are complete peasants, but obviously have the money to splash on a gym membership. Maybe they should get the first month's membership to include person hygiene and general 'consideration of others' training...Also saw a lady in the jacuzzi thing shaving her legs.
The changing rooms were also pretty rancid, hairs on the floor. Various reports of people doing off things like pooing in the showers. Lockers were also getting broken in to.
"Please shower before getting in the pool" is the most ignored sign ever.
My pool, not DL, is infamous amongst the swimmers and triathletes locally for how filthy it is. No one showers before getting in . The life guards never tell anyone. Lean on the lane rope though!
In France you are only allowed speedos and anyone trying to get in without showering is quickly sent back.
My pool, not DL, is infamous amongst the swimmers and triathletes locally for how filthy it is. No one showers before getting in . The life guards never tell anyone. Lean on the lane rope though!
In France you are only allowed speedos and anyone trying to get in without showering is quickly sent back.
I'm not bothered about people not showering between different spa amenities, but not showering before using the first one could be aromatically revolting for others. Imagine a roadworker, out on the tarmacer on a hot day, winding down after work by jumping straight into the sauna, sans shower.
My local council gym has a sign by the jacuzzi reminding people not to shave in it.
My local council gym has a sign by the jacuzzi reminding people not to shave in it.
My local DL is the same, the very good facilities really deserve a better class of member but I never cease to be amazed at the 'quality' of people using the club and they're often regulars.
Surprising because the fees are around £120 per month, I give regular feedback but it's as if the staff are nervous of approaching people - and don't get me started on gym etiquette..
Surprising because the fees are around £120 per month, I give regular feedback but it's as if the staff are nervous of approaching people - and don't get me started on gym etiquette..
bloomen said:
Scabutz said:
In France you are only allowed speedos and anyone trying to get in without showering is quickly sent back.
What do speedos achieve? Is it to hide the turds you intend to unload when in the pool? I have recently binned my gym membership in no small part due to the rules being ignored by dirty peasants who think using the main swimming pool as a plunge pool straight from the steam room or sauna is acceptable. Its gross & the signs are there for a reason.
This was another 'upmarket' gym chain. Upmarket my arse. The changing rooms ended up gopping with all sorts of goings on & crap left everywhere despite bins being available. Tidy up after yourselves you fckin s
tebags.
Contacting management, inc head office had zero response so i chinnned it off.
Thing is, when abroad in 'allegedly' less well developed countries I don't see this sort of thing in their spa's, gyms etc. Strange that.
This was another 'upmarket' gym chain. Upmarket my arse. The changing rooms ended up gopping with all sorts of goings on & crap left everywhere despite bins being available. Tidy up after yourselves you fckin s
tebags.Contacting management, inc head office had zero response so i chinnned it off.
Thing is, when abroad in 'allegedly' less well developed countries I don't see this sort of thing in their spa's, gyms etc. Strange that.
Scabutz said:
bloomen said:
Scabutz said:
In France you are only allowed speedos and anyone trying to get in without showering is quickly sent back.
What do speedos achieve? Is it to hide the turds you intend to unload when in the pool? JM
Do you all also touch every door handle with your elbows?
I agree that leaving a mess is completely unacceptable, whether that’s hairs round the sink or just rubbish left about.
However cancelling a membership because someone hasn’t showered before jumping in a pool, really?
Don’t think any of you would ever step in a pool again if you realised how dirty they are; urine, skin flakes, sweat, hair, probably some feces, puke, blood, semen, etc
It’s why they use chlorine and test the water throughout the day
I agree that leaving a mess is completely unacceptable, whether that’s hairs round the sink or just rubbish left about.
However cancelling a membership because someone hasn’t showered before jumping in a pool, really?
Don’t think any of you would ever step in a pool again if you realised how dirty they are; urine, skin flakes, sweat, hair, probably some feces, puke, blood, semen, etc
It’s why they use chlorine and test the water throughout the day
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