Originally Posted by
Bill Anders
This.
I've also found that attitude changes things a lot. If you leave hand prints on the rack [or plates], wipe them down yourself when you are done. If you leave an excess in the knurling, clean it out for the next person so the next person doesn't get chalk on their workout clothing that they can complain about. If you drop an excess on the floor, seek out an employee, identify the issue and ask for a damp mop; I've never had to actually mop, but have found that they appreciate the honesty and softens their attitude about it.
Just like re-racking weights. Be a decent human being about it and you shouldn't have a problem.
Unless you're at one of those places that has a blaring alarm whenever someone sets down a weight "too heavily."