Treadmill lubricant is important in the maintenance of treadmills. The belt and deck of a treadmill are very important parts and if they both require regular maintenance. When one breaks, it is highly recommended to replace them both so they will work perfectly together. Replacements can cost up to $500 or more depending on your brand of treadmill. The life of your treadmill deck and belt can be extended with regular maintenance. By using treadmill belt lubricant wear and tear of the belt and deck as well as other components can be greatly reduced.

There are two types of treadmill lubricant, these are wax and silicone. Both come in a variety of forms, wax lubricant can come in powder, granular, and solid form, whereas silicone is only available in liquid or in a spray can. Check with the manufacturer’s instructions as to which type of lubrication your treadmill requires.

It is important that you do not use your treadmill belt lube too often as unnecessary lubrication can damage parts including the motor. Also using the wrong type of treadmill belt lubrication can also damage parts of your treadmill, causing expensive repair bills. The frequency of lubrication will also depend on which treadmill you own, the user’s manual will tell how often and which type of lubrication to use. As a guide, lube your treadmill once a year for walkers and joggers, and every 6 months for runners. Adjust these times depending on how long it is used a day, and how many people are using it.

However, not all treadmills need to be lubricated, nowadays most decks are made from materials that do not require lubrication or they are pretreated. Using treadmill belt lubricant on these belts would do more harm that good. It is highly recommended to check with the manufacturer’s instructions before attempting to lube up your belt.

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