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🧼 Neutral Zone Clean Hygiene Guide
Protect What Matters — On and Off the Mat
Whether you wrestle, roll, or grind it out in the gym, proper hygiene isn’t optional. This wrestling and BJJ hygiene guide from Neutral Zone Clean is your playbook for building clean habits and staying fresh on and off the mat.
At Neutral Zone Clean, we built a complete hygiene routine to help athletes protect what matters — their skin, their team, and their passion for the sport.
🧍♂️ Personal Hygiene
Clean habits start before you ever step on the mat.
1. Shower Before and After Training
Start clean and end cleaner. Shower before class to wash away the day’s sweat and grime and always shower immediately afterward using Neutral Zone Clean's Shower Gel or Soap Bars. Our formulas skip harsh alcohol, cut through post-training funk, and are made for daily use.
2. Use Deodorant (for everyone’s sake)
Training partners are close — respect that. Apply deodorant before every session.
3. Brush and Rinse
Fresh breath matters during rolls and drills. Brush and rinse before class — it’s basic courtesy.
4. Trim Nails and Groom Carefully
Keep fingernails and toenails short and smooth to avoid scratching training partners.
5. Cover Wounds
If you’ve got a cut or scrape, clean it, apply a bandage, and seal it with medical tape. Never train with open wounds.
6. Use Footwear Off the Mat
Wear sandals or slides when walking to restrooms or common areas. Never step on the mat barefoot after walking around.
🎒Gear + Equipment Care
Your gear touches your skin — keep it clean.
1. Wash After Every Session
Wash your gi, rash guard, spats, singlet, and anything else you wore after every practice. No exceptions.
2. Air-Dry Thoroughly
Let your gear dry completely before packing it away so it doesn’t sit damp and get funky.
3. Clean and Refresh Your Equipment
Use Neutral Zone Clean Body & Gear Spray to refresh headgear, kneepads, shoes, and gym bags. It’s made with Silverion® 2400 and designed for skin-contact gear.
4. Use Your Own Stuff
Never share towels, razors, mouthguards, or water bottles. Keep your gear yours.
5. Wipe Down Between Matches
During tournaments, use Neutral Zone Clean Body Wipes to wipe away sweat and grime after each match or round. Fast, easy, and mat-side ready.
🧹 Facility & Mat Hygiene
Your mat is where champions are built — keep it that way.
1. Clean Mats Daily
Clean mats before and after each practice using Neutral Zone Clean Mat Cleaner. It cuts through sweat and buildup and eliminates mat funk without harsh fumes or sticky residue.
2. No Street Shoes on Mats
Shoes that touch the street never touch the mat. Period.
3. Clean Common Areas
Use Neutral Zone Clean Multi-Surface Wipes or Mat Cleaner on benches, door handles, and locker-room surfaces as part of a daily cleaning routine.
4. Promote Team Accountability
Every athlete should take ownership of mat care — clean together, protect together.
🔍 Daily Skin Checks + The MatFunk Connection
Spot it early, stop it fast.
Check your skin daily for redness, rashes, or sores — especially around the neck, arms, and torso. If you notice something unusual, stop training immediately and visit MatFunk.com.
MatFunk connects athletes with licensed dermatologists who focus on wrestling and BJJ-related skin issues. You can upload a photo, get diagnosed, and get a prescription in hours — no waiting rooms, no guesswork.
➡️ MatFunk for medical care. Neutral Zone Clean for your daily hygiene routine.
Together, we help athletes stay on the mat — from the first takedown to the final whistle.
🧽 Compatible Mat Surfaces
Neutral Zone Clean Mat Cleaner is made for use on common wrestling and grappling mat surfaces, including:
- Zebra Mats
- Dollamur Flexi-Roll & Flexi-Connect Mats
- Resilite Classic & LiteWeight Mats
- Fuji Mats
- Tiffin & EZ Flex Mats
- And more
Made for vinyl, foam-backed, and roll-out mats. Always follow your mat manufacturer’s care guidelines and the directions on the label.
💬 Final Thought
Good hygiene isn’t just about staying fresh — it’s about respect. Respect for your teammates, your coaches, and yourself.
Stay disciplined, stay clean, and stay in the Neutral Zone.
Neutral Zone Clean — Protect What Matters!™
