Takedown Cleaning Co.
Mat & Gym Sanitation
Professional deep cleaning and disinfection for MMA, BJJ, wrestling, and gymnastics mats — run by a local firefighter and wrestling coach who knows what actually happens on that surface every day.
Skin infections aren't a hypothetical risk in mat sports. Here's what published sports-medicine research has actually found.
Surface-level clean isn't enough for a mat that gets skin contact all day. Every service is built around actually stopping staph, ringworm, and MRSA — not just making the room smell different.
The full surface treatment your mats need between hard sessions — debris removed first, then a full hospital-grade disinfectant pass.
Where the real buildup happens. Sweat and moisture collect under puzzle mats and tatami long before anyone sees a problem on top.
Gloves, headgear, and wall pads see as much skin contact as the mats do — usually with none of the attention.
I'm local — a Baltimore City firefighter and wrestling coach, not an out-of-state company sending a rotating crew. I show up, I do the clean, and I'm the one you call if something's not right.
No corporate scheduling line, no multi-state travel markup baked into the price. Just a direct line to the person actually doing the work.
Cleaning and disinfecting are two different steps — skip the order and you're just pushing dirt around under a coat of chemical. Here's exactly what happens on-site.
Debris, hair, tape residue, and loose grime removed first — disinfectant can't do its job through a layer of dirt.
Hospital-grade quat disinfectant applied evenly across every surface, safe on mat material and effective against staph, ringworm, and MRSA.
Full contact time held — this is the step most rushed cleanings skip, and it's the one that actually kills what's on the mat.
Mats air dry completely before anyone steps back on — no shortcuts, no wet surface risk.
For high-traffic gyms, a weekly or biweekly Top Mat Clean is standard. Under Mat Clean is typically done quarterly, since it involves lifting the mats and takes longer — most gyms don't need it more often than that unless there's a known moisture or odor issue.
Yes. The disinfectant used is a quat-based (quaternary ammonium) product made specifically for athletic surfaces — safe for skin contact once fully dry, and won't degrade mat material the way bleach-based products can over time.
The disinfectant needs about 10 minutes of wet contact time to actually kill pathogens, then mats need to fully air dry before anyone trains on them. Total downtime is usually 20–30 minutes after the clean itself is finished.
Both. Gloves, headgear, shin guards, and wall pads can be added to any mat service — same disinfectant, applied and wiped down by hand.
Pricing depends on mat square footage and which service you need. Fill out the quote form below or reach out directly — I'll usually get back to you same day.
Tell me a bit about your gym and I'll get back to you with a quote — usually same day.