DIY Yoga Mat Cleaner Spray with Essential Oils
- W Fleur Aroma
- Aug 10, 2017
- 2 min read
Good morning Yogis ♡ You probably spend a lot of time on your yoga mat. You roll it out regularly at home, at the studio, and maybe even your local park. But, have you ever thought about the germs it might be picking up?
When you roll up your mat after your practice, you are rolling all of the germs, dirt and grime and whatever is on the floor beneath you. Then when you unroll it next time, your mat has all of that nastiness on the very same surface where you put your hands, feet and even face!
Yoga mats can get really gross. If you do not clean your yoga mat after every use, you need to change that!
Yoga mat cleaner sprays prevent bacteria from spreading in the porous surface of the mat and keeps your mat fresh and clean. This DIY yoga mat cleaner spray is made with two simple essential oils – tea tree and lavender.
Tea tree essential oil is antibacterial and antifungal.
Lavender essential oil is an antibacterial oil with a relaxing and calming scent that relieves tension and is great for unwinding post-yoga.
You can add more lavender, or try other essential oils to your liking, until you find a formula that is perfect for your needs. So, if you aren’t a fan of tea tree oil, you can substitute it with another antibacterial oil such as lemongrass, eucalyptus, or peppermint. You also don’t have to settle at just two oils – you can mix-and-match and create combinations to match your mood.
If you don't want to use witch hazel or vinegar every time just use distilled water and make sure to allow room for your essential oils.
Essential Oil Dilution: Remember to keep this recipe to a 2-4% dilution rate, which is 12-24 drops of essential oil per 1 ounce. For this 2 ounce DIY recipe the dilution range of essential oil is 24-48 drops.
Keep your mat clean and free from bacteria and germs that all-natural way!
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