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Natural Yoga Mat Cleaning Spray

January 18, 2017 by Alea Milham 9 Comments

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Natural Yoga Mat Cleaning Spray Recipe using essential oils
How to make a natural yoga mat cleaning spray recipe

Have you resolved to be healthier in the New Year? Cleaner? More Organized? You can knock out all three resolutions at once by making a batch of this natural yoga mat cleaning spray recipe before you hit the yoga studio this year.

How to make Natural yoga mat cleaning spray with essential oils

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Many yoga mats say to clean them by wiping them down with a wet cloth. I think whoever wrote those directions has not heard of power yoga, hot yoga, or Pilates. Cleaning my yoga mat with plain water is just not going to cut the sweat.

Making your own yoga mat cleaner is not only natural but also quite frugal. There is a good chance you already have the basic ingredients in your cupboard. I like to make my essential oil yoga mat cleaner with witch hazel because it has anti-microbial properties, but has a milder smell than vinegar. However, if you do not have witch hazel on hand, feel free to substitute vinegar. Once your mat is clean and dry you won’t be able to smell the vinegar.

If you have essential oils on hand, you can use some to add a scent to your cleaner. I like the revitalizing scent of citrus so I add Sweet Orange Oil, but you can use lavender oil or eucalyptus oil instead.  I also add Tea Tree Oil because it has anti-microbial properties. You can choose to leave the essential oils if you wish.

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Natural Yoga Mat Cleaning Spray Recipe

Supply List:

  • 1/4 cup witch hazel (or white vinegar)
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 drops Tea Tree Oil (optional)
  • 8 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil (optional)
  • spray bottle

Directions:

  1. Add witch hazel (or white vinegar), water, and essential oils to a medium spray bottle.
  2. Place the nozzle on the bottle and shake vigorously to combine.

How to Use Your Yoga Mat Spray Cleaner to Clean Your Yoga Mat:

1. Lay your yoga mat out flat. Shake your spray bottle vigorously to thoroughly mix the ingredients, then spray your yoga mat cleaner over the surface of your mat.

2. Wipe the yoga mat with a damp washcloth. After the yoga mat cleaning spray has been thoroughly removed from the mat, use a  soft dry cloth to remove the excess water.

3. Repeat on the other side.

4. Allow your yoga mat to air dry.

5. Then roll your yoga mat up and store it until you are ready to take it to your next yoga class.

Do you like using household items to create natural cleaners? You can find 30 more ways to use witch hazel and 20 more uses for tea tree oil for more tips.

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About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

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  1. Maryelizabeth says

    August 22, 2017 at 3:43 pm

    I like to use lemon essential oil in my yoga mat spray…it is a potent antibacterial, antimicrobial. It is miles ahead of vinegar when it comes to blasting out bacteria/virus/fungal invaders. And you get the invigorating and uplifting benefits it offers while you clean it…and none of those nasty toxic chemicals found in commercial cleaning products. Keep oiling, ??

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  2. Ashley says

    February 13, 2014 at 3:56 am

    I have actually been needing to clean my mat – so thanks for sharing this! The cleaning recipe sounds like it will smell sooooo good.

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  3. Rhinestonebeagle says

    February 12, 2014 at 8:41 am

    Wonderful idea! So simple and so healthful for both us and the environment! Thank you for linking @ Doggone Dirty Craftin!

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  4. Paula says

    February 11, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    oh I need this! Thanks so much for joining us at Marvelous Mondays Pinned to my Marvelous Mondays board!

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  5. Kimberlee says

    February 9, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    I usually clean mine with a homemade cleaner, too. I will have to give your cleaning recipe a try.

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  6. Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says

    February 9, 2014 at 2:27 am

    Great tip! Yoga mats get so gross!

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  7. Kristin says

    February 7, 2014 at 10:05 pm

    I love this! I haven’t done yoga in a while, but I love that you make your own mat cleaner. I can’t wait to peek around your blog, it looks like you might have so many interesting things here!

    We have a Healthy living link party to share tips and tricks and this would be perfect! We’d love for you to stop by and link up anything old or new! Hope to see you there Tuesday (Monday night)

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  8. Jacqui Odell says

    February 6, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    I have been wanting to try yoga. This would be useful! Thanks for linking up at womanofmanyroles.com on Tell Me About IT Tuesday.

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  9. Kristen B says

    February 6, 2014 at 5:00 am

    Thanks for the tip. This would be great for breaking in a new mat as well. Pinned.

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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