Since the COVID-19 Pandemic started I’m practicing yoga mostly at home or outside, and it does get messy and sweaty.

The ground where you roll your yoga mat on will most likely have a dirt on the ground from the outside or at the studio, previous sweat or bacteria from the previous person that was there.

Bacteria can survive from several hours to days, while viruses can survive up to several weeks. So we should clean our yoga mat on a regular basis, either after each use, or at least weekly. There are several yoga mat cleaners on the market but mostly store bought yoga mat cleaners will come in a plastic bottles.

Since we are making our own at home with just a few ingredients. I recommend to use dark amber or dark blue glass bottle spray to preserve the quality of the essential oils from the sun light, heat, and oxygen. The chemicals in plastic break down, compromising the potency of the essential oils.

YOGA MAT CLEANING SPRAY INGREDIENTS:

  • 3/4 Water
  • 1/4 White Vinegar
  • 5-10 Drops of Essential Oil (Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon)

Instructions:

  1. Put everything into a glass spray bottle.
  2. Mix and Shake it !
  3. Spray the DIY yoga cleaner on your mat, let it sit for a minute or longer to kill germs and then wipe down with a clean cloth.

Hear are some Essential oils that have antibacterial or antimicrobial properties and at the same time aromatic and invigorating.

  • Lavender
  • Peppermint
  • Oregano
  • Cinnamon
  • Citronella
  • Lemon
  • Lemongrass
  • Tea Tree
  • Eucalyptus

But if it’s super dirty, better use a sponge to scrub the soiled areas and wash it with water and mild soap then hang it.