Silicone
lubricant is often used to lubricate the moving parts of a treadmill.
By consulting the manual provided with your treadmill, you will
probably find instructions on how to lubricate your treadmill and how
often. The type of lubricant to use is also cited in most manuals.
Silicone
lubricant is a durable lubricant and some formulations are also good
for creating a thin protective layer and therefore protecting
metallic parts from rust. Lubrication is not a difficult task and can
be done at home, but sometimes a few drops of silicone lubricant can
end up on the top of the treadmill belt. The properties that make the
silicone an excellent lubricant are the same that can cause damage to
the belt.
Silicone
lubricant is not easy to remove. What's worse is that it can make
your belt slippery and dangerous for use. It can also stain the belt
or accumulate on the bottom by mixing with dust and dirt. All this
means that if you accidentally drop the lubricant on the wrong side,
you must remove it as soon as possible. The following procedure
explains the removal process.
1
- First use water and soap or detergent with rags to try to remove
the lubricant. Hand wash can also be used, but be careful not to
damage the carpet of the treadmill. Dry after cleaning by removing
the traces of detergent, to avoid deforming the belt.
2
- Apply denatured alcohol if soap and water have not been effective.
Wet a clean cloth with a small amount of denatured alcohol and rub
vigorously on the treadmill belt.
3
- Using a cleansing foam if the mat is still slippery, you can try
some cleansing foam, the type usually used to clean the computer is
fine. Apply a small amount on the belt, allowing the detergent to act
for a few seconds and then clean. It may take a couple of
applications before the silicone lubricant is completely removed.
4
- If the belt still has some silicone lubricant remains, do not
worry. Continue to use the treadmill as usual and eventually the
remains of the lubricant will vanish. Of course, if the mat is still
slippery, do not use the treadmill. Try cleaning the belt or
replacing it if necessary to ensure safety. Remember that at a
distance of 5/6 years the treadmill belt has to be replaced because
it loses its property.
The use of silicone spray formulations allows you
to avoid the risk of depositing excessive silicone doses and also
allows for easier access to the points to be lubricated, for example
the Atala-Byte made in Italy, that you can buy at the following link
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