I had never really thought too much about cleaning my yoga mat. I hadn't considered all the germs, sweat and funk from my own home and various studios that could be {or is} collecting on my mat.
During my most recent 50 States of Yoga trip I discovered yoga studios asking patrons to use a mat cleaning spray after practice to clean down the studio's mats. Well, that just makes sense. Especially in a studio on shared mats!
But... taking it one step further. At home I use my own mat at local studios and on my own {not always vacuumed} floor at home. Shouldn't I be cleaning my mat too? Yeah... definitely!
DIY Yoga Mat Cleaner
The formula is quite simple.
- 3 parts Water
- 1 part Witch Hazel {cleaning agent}
- Essential Oils - such as Lavender, Eucalyptus, Peppermint and/or Tea Tree{disinfecting agent}
In my little bottle above I have 10 drops of Eucalyptus oil and 5 drops of Peppermint oil. I love the uplifting combo of these two essential oils.
And that's it! Give it a good shake before use. Spray liberally on your mat and wipe down with a clean cloth. Let dry.
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