Before doing hot yoga i never really thought about cleaning my yoga mat or to even look up the best way to clean a mat.
How to use yoga mat cleaner.
Simple and yummy and sure to inspire you back to the yoga mat.
Studies done on various yoga mats have found fecal matter allergens staph and many other types of bacteria to be thriving on these mats.
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According to yang it s important to clean your yoga mat thoroughly.
Yoga mats get real dirty real quick.
This is a simple homemade yoga mat cleaner that uses natural ingredients.
Shake the yoga mat cleaner and spray your entire mat.
Keep them out of direct sunlight.
Repeat this process each time you use your mat for a clean and fresh mat that is free of ick.
Then wipe down your mat with a damp cloth.
They can fade and become brittle.
She suggests taking a sponge and body soap to your mat post workout ensuring that the soap has plenty of suds.
More yoga mat cleaning tips.
Add warm water and a few drops of dish soap into a spray bottle.
This bottle of love also makes a great gift.
My favorite homemade yoga mat spray recipe.
Thoroughly wipe each side concentrating on the areas that your hands and feet touch most often.
Also really great as a room freshener.
Once your mat has soaked for a few minutes use a soft cloth to wash both sides of the mat.
Spritz your mat with the solution then scrub it firmly with a microfiber cloth.
To clean your mat.
Avoid using harsh cleaners and solvents.
You can tell the areas you use the most because they will likely have a slightly different color to the rest of your mat.
For rubber mats skip products containing essential oils.
Keep your yoga mat clean and germ free.
A little goes a long way with this fun at home recipe.
Use on your pillow or even in la toilette.
Using a microfiber cloth to scrub your yoga mat clean will be the easiest on its materials but the soft side of a sponge or an old cotton tee shirt will work as well.
The worst part is there is no reason for dirty yoga mats.
Make sure to clean both sides of your yoga mat and let the solution set on it long enough for the mat to air dry or for however long the maker of your spray suggests before cleaning it.
Hand wash the mat with a soft cloth.