Use very little soap as any residue may cause the mat to become slippery during future use.
Diy yoga mat wash.
Witch hazel or white vinegar fill 1 4 of spray bottle.
Choose a color you won t mind staring at for long periods of time while holding your yoga poses.
I clean my mat with an all natural mineral plant based cleaner called thieves household cleaner as well as make some blends with eo s as well.
Here are the provisions you will need.
Combine all ingredients in spray bottle step 2.
Spray on both sides of the mat step 4.
Stepping on the rolled up mat will squeeze more moisture out of the mat and into the towel.
Four yards of cotton fabric in a plain or neutral color.
At home you can disinfect yoga mats with the same solution most studios use.
For a standard sized yoga mat you will need.
Allow your mat to air dry.
Small spray bottle 2 4 ounces or so distilled or spring water 3 4 of spray bottle 2 drops of tea tree essential oil 1 drop of lavender essential oil optional.
If you re looking for a homemade alternative to a rubber mat use cotton fabric to create a soft durable yoga mat.
When the cleanser has been thoroughly removed rub the mat down with a.
Combine water with white vinegar and tea tree oil both of which have antibacterial properties.
Spray liberally on your yoga mat immediately after you finish your practice.
Shake well to combine step 3.
Spray your yoga mat cleaner liberally over the surface of your mat.
If your mat seems especially dirty let the.
Wipe the yoga mat with a wet cloth or sponge.
The thieves cleaner smells wonderful like cinnamon clove it s yummy.
Mix together all of the above ingredients and pour into spray bottle of choice any extra can be stored place the top on the spray bottle and shake to combine the ingredients.
If your mat is heavily soiled submerge it in a solution of warm water and mild detergent.
Shake the bottle before each use.
You should use equal.
You can use soap or even body wash as long as you work up a thorough lather on the mat before rinsing it completely.
Thoroughly hand wash the mat and rinse in clean water.