In between these deeper cleans you can make a nontoxic yoga mat spray by mixing a 50 50 blend of nongmo white vinegar and filtered water in a clean spray bottle.
Deep clean yoga mat.
Use a solution of warm water and a mild detergent such as dish soap.
Porat recommends putting your mat in the bathtub or shower and giving it a good scrub and rinse.
Wipe with a cloth.
1 cup white vinegar.
If desired add a few drops of your favorite aromatherapy essential oil too.
Your choice of calming essential oils 3 6 drops per batch i prefer lavender or lemon for a fresh clean scent directions.
Submerge your yoga mat in a bathtub and allow it to soak for a few minutes.
Let air dry this is a super simply and easy recipe.
Spot clean both sides of your mat with either a yoga mat cleaner some mat makers sell these cleaners too or a mix of a few drops of mild dishwashing liquid and two cups of warm water in a spray.
Scrub your mat with the softer side of your sponge so as not to damage your mats surface.
When yoga vida s westra cleans their mats he spritzes both sides with a vinegar and water solution takes a damp wrung out sponge then gives them a good wiping before letting the mats hang dry.
Mix approx 4 cups of warm water hot water may damage the mat and a few drops of a mild detergent like woolite do not over soap dip a rag into the soapy water then thoroughly wash the mat from top to bottom.
Soak your yoga mat.
How often to clean a yoga mat.
It is recommended to clean a yoga mat with this gentle scrub every few months.
How to deep clean your yoga mat.
Once throughly soaped and washed wipe your mat down with a wet paper towel or wash cloth.
Mix all ingredients and pour into spray bottle shake lightly.
This will help dislodge dirt oils and any odors.
Empty plastic or glass spray bottle i bought mine at the dollar store 1 cup water.
Lay your mat out on a flat surface.
Sometimes your mat is in need of a deeper clean than a simple vinegar mist.
You can clean your yoga mat the same way you wash your hands with water and dish soap.
Easy natural diy yoga mat cleaner here is your yoga mat cleaner shopping list.
Spray over your mat and let sit for a 2 5 minutes.