How often?

As a general rule of thumb, aim to clean your yoga mat at least once a month if you only practice a couple of times a week. However, if you practice yoga every day, aim to clean your mat more often, perhaps once a week or more.

Make your own cleaning solution

What you’ll need:

A spray bottle

White vinegar

Water

A few drops of an essential oil such as tea tree oil or lavender or eucalyptus

Directions for cleaning spray:

1. Mix equal parts of water and white vinegar in a spray bottle.
2. Add 2 - 6 drops of essential oil.
3. Shake well.

Eucalyptus and tea tree oil both have antibacterial and antiviral properties.

Vinegar helps to lift any dirt and grime.

How to clean:

• Lay your mat out and spray all over with the cleaning solution.
• Using a clean towel, rub the cleaner into the mat in circular motions.
• Ensure the mat is dry to the touch before rolling up.

For a deeper clean:

To give your mat a deeper clean you can use a mix of warm water and a small amount of liquid soap (2 - 3 drops is plenty). Use a cloth to gently clean using circular motion and allow to dry completely before rolling up. Avoid rubbing the mat too hard as this may damage the mat.

Yoga mats vary in design and materials so it is always best to spot text an area first.