There are a few ways you can protect your treadmill. For the exterior you could use a treadmill cover to keep dust and other things off your treadmill which will save you from excessive cleaning. In the interior of your treadmill, the most important part is the motor and protecting it by keeping it properly lubricated is the key to a lasting exercise machine. Then there is the treadmill equipment mat which goes under the treadmill between the machine and the floor. It will help protect the overall body and frame of the treadmill from over exposure to shock and abuse caused onto it by itself.
A treadmill cover is what you would expect. Usually made of common materials like nylon or polyester, a cover prevents the treadmill from accumulating dust and other junk that can get on to as well as inside your machine. This junk will eventually cause problems over a long period of time especially if the owner is not keen on cleaning the treadmill regularly. These are usually not so expensive considering you can potentially save yourself a lot of money in future repairs.
It is not hard to find a cheap treadmill mat that will offer the support you need for your treadmill. A floor mat is something that every treadmill owner should have because it greatly increases the life expectancy of any treadmill by absorbing shock and vibrations generated during the work out session. By absorbing the vibration it is also going to help reduce the level of noise which other people around you would appreciate. What’s more is that the mat also keeps carpet fibers or other debris from entering the underside of your treadmill while keeping any sludge that will inevitably drip from the inside from staining or otherwise damaging your carpeting or floors.