The Challenge: An Environment That Wasn’t Built for High Performance
For an elite sporting program, every training day counts. James Harris, Head Coach Women at Rowing Australia, is responsible for preparing athletes to compete at the highest level, and that preparation depends on athletes being healthy, available and training consistently.
“It’s really important to have a clean, professional training environment,” James explains. “Athletes’ health is paramount, and lost training days due to illness definitely impact performance.”
Rowing Australia’s Western Sydney training facility is a busy, shared space. It includes an onsite gym, change rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and a boat shed, all used by athletes and staff every day.
Before Cleancorp, there was no real consistency in how the facility was cleaned. Standards varied from visit to visit, and the environment wasn’t right for high-performance training. With athletes sharing equipment, mats and change rooms every day, illness was a real risk, and every sick athlete means lost training days.
The Solution: Consistent Cleaning Built Around Athlete Health
Cleancorp has cleaned Rowing Australia’s Western Sydney facility for the last few years, with cleans a few times a week. The scope covers the areas where hygiene matters most for a squad: the onsite gym, change rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and the boat shed.
Every Cleancorp cleaner signs in and out through our app, and Rowing Australia has a dedicated account manager. That means standards stay consistent visit to visit, and any issue is raised and fixed quickly.
The Results: A Cleaner Environment, Fewer Missed Days
“The fewer days we miss because we’re in a cleaner environment, the better,” James says.
Since partnering with Cleancorp, Rowing Australia has:
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Consistency – The same standard every visit, instead of the hit-and-miss cleaning they had before.
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A Professional Training Environment – A clean, well-presented facility that matches the standard of an elite program.
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Responsive Customer Care – One point of contact who fixes issues quickly.
“I’d highly recommend Cleancorp to other organisations. The customer care is fantastic, they’re very well organised, and the level of service is great.”
Why Cleaning Matters More in High-Performance Environments
In a high-performance environment, cleaning isn’t just about presentation. Shared equipment, mats, benches and change rooms are high-contact surfaces, and one sick athlete can quickly become several. When cleaning standards slip, the cost shows up as missed sessions and disrupted programs.
When choosing a cleaning partner for a training facility, ask:
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Do they understand which areas carry the highest hygiene risk, like equipment, mats and change rooms?
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Can they schedule cleans around early-morning and split training sessions?
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Will you have one point of contact who fixes issues quickly?
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is cleaning so important in an elite training facility?
Athletes share equipment, mats and change rooms every day, so illness can spread through a squad quickly. Consistent cleaning of high-touch surfaces helps reduce lost training days, which directly affects performance.
What areas of a training facility should be cleaned most often?
Gym equipment, mats, benches, change rooms, showers and high-touch points like door handles and water fountains should be cleaned at least daily in a busy facility, with deeper periodic cleans on top.
Can cleaning be scheduled around training sessions?
Yes. Cleancorp schedules cleans before or after sessions, overnight or early morning, so the facility is ready when athletes arrive.
Does Cleancorp clean gyms and sporting facilities?
Yes. Cleancorp cleans gyms, fitness studios and training facilities across Australia and New Zealand, including F45 North Sydney and Rowing Australia. Learn more about our gym cleaning services.
The Cleancorp Difference: Cleaning That Supports Performance
For over 30 years, Cleancorp has helped businesses and organisations keep their spaces clean, safe and ready for the people who use them. Our approach is built on:
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Reliability – We show up on schedule, every time.
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Accountability – Cleaners sign in and out through our app, with a dedicated account manager for every site.
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Trust – A certified B Corp, triple ISO certified, and 1st place in the 2025 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work.
If you run a gym or training facility and want a cleaning partner who understands what’s at stake, contact Cleancorp today.