1 drop of your favorite miracle essentials oil i recommend lavender or whatever oil you already love own.
Cleaning yoga mat with tea tree oil.
Tea tree essential oil is antibacterial and antifungal.
It can also help remove mold that has built up on the yoga mat and it is aromatic.
It even kills cold and flu virus.
The cleaning spray is non toxic and safe for all mats.
Tea tree oil is a tried and true antimicrobial that effectively kills the nasty bacteria and fungi lingering on your mat.
Fill to the top with cold water.
Using tea tree essential oil.
You can add more lavender or try other essential oil scents to your liking until you find a formula that is perfect for your needs.
Tea tree oil or your choice of oil only 2 drops for it s antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Lavender essential oil is an antibacterial oil with a relaxing and calming scent that relieves tension and is great for unwinding post yoga.
Add this mixture to a spray bottle and then spray both sides of your yoga mat and wipe down with a soft cloth to dry.
Optional witch hazel or white vinegar fill 1 4 of the spray bottle.
At home you can disinfect yoga mats with the same solution most studios use.
For the cleaner i use distilled water witch hazel or white distilled vinegar and essential oils the witch hazel and vinegar are great for cleaning surfaces and the essential oils add aromatherapy and disinfectant qualities.
There are three different ways to clean your mat.
The tea tree essential oil is a good antimicrobial antifungal antibiotic and antiseptic like the vinegar and lemon juice.
To make the yoga mat cleaner use equal parts water and vinegar and then add in a splash of tea tree oil.
Clean your yoga mat.
I am also eager to find out what the ratio is for tea tree oil and water for cleaning a mat.
Organic natural yoga mat cleaning spray.
Make a disinfectant and spray and wipe your mat down after every use.
This yoga mat cleaning spray is biodegradable and uses natural organic ingredients.
For cleaner yoga mats uv light is the best way to clean a yoga mat.
I like to add a couple drops of tea tree oil 4 5 as well but it is optional.
Anon157630 march 3 2011.
Replace the top to your spray bottle and shake to mix.
Combine water with white vinegar and tea tree oil both of which have antibacterial properties.
A common organic disinfectant used by yogis everywhere is a mixture of equal parts distilled water and white vinegar with a splash of tea tree oil.
Three cleaning techniques to keep your yoga mat odorless and bacteria free.
It takes the smell and odor away as well as kills all the germs bacteria and fungus on yoga mats.