DIY Yoga Mat Cleaner with Essential Oils
March 19, 2014
Yoga has been a major part of my day since I broke my hip over a year ago. It’s gotten me back on my feet through a very long, difficult recovery.
Rarely missing a day I focus on deepening my practice because it has become such a great way to find myself and grow, and while I practice almost twice a day there’s one thing sometimes I tend to forget- cleaning my mat. Seems rather simple right?
What happens is, I’m working hard, sweating away, then what? Roll it up and pack it away then go clean up. I’ll admit I forget to clean it, why I am really not sure, it’s simple, quick – a no fuss deal yet – oops. So here we are, a DIY mat cleaner I’ve come to enjoy using after the end of my practice.
I have two cleaning sprays I like but tend to use the one with Peppermint more than the one with Tea Tree oil. Using essential oils is cheaper than any other cleaner you buy whether at a yoga studio or the store, plus it’s safe for you as well as the air around you. The oils disinfect the mat, and leave a wonderful soft scent behind the next time you unroll and get down to your workout.
#1 DIY Mat Cleaner
1 C Water
1/4 C Witch Hazel
10 drops Tea Tree
Oil 15 drops Lavender Essential Oil
5 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Directions
Put everything in a spray bottle and stake. Spray on the mat and wipe.
#2 DIY Mat Cleaner
2 cups water
5oz witch hazel ( 1/2 cup plus 2 Tablespoons)
10 drops peppermint essential oil
6 drops lavender essential oil
6 drops eucalyptus essential oil
Directions: Put everything in a spray bottle. Shake, spray on the yoga mat, and wipe.
Do you remember to clean any of your workout accessories? If so, what do you use?
26 Comments
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Toni Patton
I just went to my first yoga class today, I used their mats and this would have been great to have. If I continue to go, I will definitely get my own and use these.
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Ave T
I tend to forgot cleaning my workout accessories, but I'll try to do better. Thanks for sharing a great cleaner idea!
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Fabulous Perks
I so want to get into yogo. That picture is such and inspirational shot. Thanks for sharing this useful information on cleaning yoga mats.
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Helene Bludman
Love this idea! I have a yoga mat that definitely could use this treatment. Thanks for posting.
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April Mims
Love this idea! I haven't been good about cleaning my yoga mat and don't realize it until I'm in a pose laying on it and smell it. It would be so much nicer to smell some fresh essential oils!
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mail4rosey
My mother and grandmother swore by Witch Hazel. I don't know why I've never tried it myself, but I might. 🙂
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Marielle Altenor
Interesting. I've done some hot yoga before and never knew you needed to clean your mat. Now that I know I will have to make sure to do that!
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Bethany Jones
Great recipe! I LOVE using essential oils for cleaning but haven't used them on my yoga mat yet.
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Lawna Noe
I never thought of making homemade cleaner for yoga mats, but what a great idea! By making your own, you never have to run out.
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Pam
My mat could use a good cleaning. I always just wiped down with bleach. This sounds better. Thanks!
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(Terry) My Journey With Candida
I make my own yoga mat cleaner too. I did have 3 yoga mats, but 2 of my Granddaughters are taking Pilate Classes in College. The college lets them use these really thin mats, but they were so thin that you might as well of been lying on concrete. …. so, I gave them each one of my 3. Now I am down to one.
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Virginia Higgins
I've been wanting to get a yoga mat, thanks. I can't do the eucalyptus oil, but I love the others you suggested.
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Pam
I love the photo. It is a great promotion for yoga. I don't do yoga or have a mat but if I did, I would be cleaning it regularly. I am just that kind of person. 😉
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Jennifer Williams
I have one that has a cloth top, it is nice because you do not slip but I have no idea what to do to clean it. I have been using my other one that is more of a rubberized texture so this cleaner will be perfect.
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Kay Adeola
I do not do yoga i keep saying i will start but have not got round to it yet. I like the cleaner idea it would work for other things other than just a yoga mat,Witch hazel is a must have product in my house.
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Angelic Sinova
I recently got into yoga and I've noticed that after a while the mat does it a little dirty! I can't wait to try this <3
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Tough Cookie Mommy
Wow, doing yoga must be awesome because I will never be able to contort my body that way.
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Melissa Tiffany
That picture of you is amazing! I really want to get into yoga!
Im going to pin this to my losing weight board.
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mommies quietplace
I need a real yoga mat I just have the one that came with my wii. lol I don't clean it. I usually just take a paper towel and wipe it down. I bet your way makes it smell better and I bet you want to use it more as it's not collecting dust like my wii mat since I been sick I simply don'yt work out or do any yoga like I used to. I am waiting fo surgery.
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Masshole Mommy
Oh my yoga mat could totally use a good cleaning, too. I kind of just thought I would throw it away one of these days and get a new one lol.
A Merican Punjaban PI
This sounds like the perfect cleaner. I imagine the Lavender helps relax you and calm you as you practice the art later on.