I've seen some mats that go under the indoor trainers. If I don't use one, will my carpet get dirty with oil from the chain?
85055
better safe than sorry. i folded an old sheet in half and it worked ok once i put a board under the rear support
85056
I didnt find that to be a problem. I had it on my area rug. , however, my area rug is a darker color.
85057
If not from the chain, from the tire. I learned this the hard way! Get a mat or put the trainer on a hard floor. Spot shot took the stain out, but it was still annoying.
85058
If your chain is overlubed it will spray the floor and your legs. Use synthetic lube and wipe the chain. Also, your rear tire will be consumed and you'll find rubber residue on the floor, not a lot but enough for you to notice it. Another source of dirt it's your sweat. You will drip it on the floor.Therefore, get a cheap rubber carpet, Home Depot sells some for 10 bucks up here in Canada.For the sweat, make a bicycle bib with an old towel. You don't need to purchase a bib but look it up on the net to see what it looks like.
85059
I've been using it with a rag rug under it, but so far I have not seen any indication of any leakage whatsoever.
85060
Chain lubricant and dirt will fall off of the chain and get the floor surface beneath the chain dirty. I use mine on a concrete garage floor so no problem but if I had carpet or a wood floor underneath I would definitely use a mat under the trainer to protect the floor.
1255498
I did without incident.. in fact I now have it on a carpet rug on carpet since I am in a rental with nice carpet... but even direct on carpet I had no issues... it does mention in the instructions to put a mat under it on carpet incase of leaving marks from the motor... but has never been an issue for me and I have both the red and the black model.
869141
I have one of those thin indoor outdoor type rugs (black) in my kitchen exit into the garage, and honestly I can't figure it out. I have visually witnessed it clean that rug, I have also witnessed it avoiding it entirely, I have also gotten home only to find that it is wedged up against the door "sleeping" on the black rug. I have another rug that is black and tan, and it cleans that just fine.
2044990
Mine's on carpet on a basement floor. If you are upstairs from others, whether they will hear you probably has more to do with floor/construction. There are heavy duty no skid rubber feet on all legs that I imagine will absorb most sound and should keep it from moving. If it's a floor that slips (hardwood/tile), I would think a small carpet under it would work as long as the carpet was also rubber backed. BTW, I still use this rebounder four - five days a week and am loving its sturdiness. It still appears brand new. (I mostly use it barefoot, but wear athletic shoes sometimes.)
373269
I have gym carpet in my house. Works great on the carpet. I hope that helps
1874370
Electric powered cardio equipment such as this will tend to generate static electricity when on a surface such as carpet. Static electricity will tend to attract more dust and carpet fibers to the machine resulting in more regular cleaning. So, placing an elliptical on a mat will not only keep the carpet cleaner from user sweat, but also help keep the machine cleaner. Depending on the thickness of the carpet, a mat will also help stabilize the unit more by offering a more solid surface and reduce any potential rocking caused by the machine sinking into the carpet.
1786636
I would think so. You aren't going to eat right off the mat but if you wash them, the protect will wash off too. Not completely. I know you want to protect from stains so be sure to use OxyClean to gets almost anything out. They have a spray bottle now that you can spot clean. I had some spots probably greasy food on a shirt that had been washed already. OxyClean took it out anyway.
2046516
I think so given the exercise machine you are using. It would save on the wear and tear of your carpeted floors.
1602206
I have mine on a carpeted floor with an exercise equipment mat underneath without any stability issues.
4388
You can but if you do I would put it in an old sheet or some kind of cover in between it and the couch. All my floors are carpet and I have noticed were I put it for my mal to lay on it leaves a dark spot after a while. carpet no big deal it comes up after a good scrub with my spot shampooer but a couch I would be a little more hesitant to leave the mat on it. So I'd say sure go ahead but put a sheet or cover of some kind under it.
1375553
This mat will stay put on carpeting, there is a strip of velcro. Place velcro side down, plus it is a heavy mat gym quality.
190267
Our treadmill is upstairs in our condo. While the room is carpeted I think the mat does help reduce the noise.
820864
I also have hardwood floors and haven't noticed any scuff marks or damage to my floor as a result of using the mat. My largest complaint is actually in regards to the rubber smell. It does not go away. Ever. It's been three months and my bedroom still smells like a gym....
1334328
You might want to consider getting at least a throw rug to put directly on your hardwood floor and then put the mat on the rug. That way no moisture would get under the mat to damage your floor. The mat also help to lessen the sound of my treadmill, and I'm really glad I have it. If you had to move your treadmill, having the rug under the mat would make it very easy to slide it on your floor. Hope this helps.
601199
Absolutely no problem. We have 3 rugs and a runner in Khaki. With 8 dogs these mats get a workout! In 3 months have washed once -cold water good detergent (no fabric softener or dryer sheet ) and they look brand new. Did not put in dryer let them air dry, which does not take long. We thought the brown color would show too much dog fur.
528794
In my experience, the 10 amps of power pull dust bunnies out from under dressers that I can't see or even know they are there. My dust bunnies consist of hair from both a Pomeranian dog and 2 cats and it gives me great satisfaction to know how clean my floor really is. Works really well for toe-kicks in the kitchen, too. Anything that is specifically targeted, like along edges and corners, wouldn't have a chance unless it's glued to the floor.
744945
I have carpet so no problems with mine but you could try the rubber grip mats used to keep kitchen rugs in place or place a heavy toy or bed on the edge or corners of the playmat.