Cleaning Yoga Mats With Tea Tree Oil

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.

Cleaning yoga mats with tea tree oil.

Three cleaning techniques to keep your yoga mat odorless and bacteria free. Replace the top to your spray bottle and shake to mix. Never use bleach on your yoga mat though. Anon157630 march 3 2011.

Fill to the top with cold water. It even kills cold and flu virus. 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. For cleaner yoga mats uv light is the best way to clean a yoga mat.

Make a disinfectant and spray and wipe your mat down after every use. Combine water with white vinegar and tea tree oil both of which have antibacterial properties. Bleach also could cause permanent discoloration and damage to your yoga mat says meltzer. 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.

My favorite antimicrobial oils are tea tree eucalyptus and lemongrass for aromatherapy i use lavender to bring a sense of calm or peppermint to uplift my spirits. Clean your yoga mat. To make the yoga mat cleaner use equal parts water and vinegar and then add in a splash of tea tree oil. Tea tree oil or your choice of oil only 2 drops for it s antibacterial and antifungal properties.

If a more thorough cleaning is necessary the yoga mat can be. It takes the smell and odor away as well as kills all the germs bacteria and fungus on yoga mats. Some people who prefer organic cleaning methods suggest using a spray containing water and tea tree oil to clean their yoga mat after each session. I am also eager to find out what the ratio is for tea tree oil and water for cleaning a mat.

Lavender essential oil is an antibacterial oil with a relaxing and calming scent that relieves tension and is great for unwinding post yoga. Tea tree essential oil is antibacterial and antifungal. To clean the mat. You also can use a 50 50 mix of water and tea tree oil which also is a natural disinfectant.

Tea tree oil works as a natural disinfectant and the water will not damage the surface of the mat as harsher chemicals might over time. There are three different ways to clean your mat. 1 drop of your favorite miracle essentials oil i recommend lavender or whatever oil you already love own. Tea tree oil is a tried and true antimicrobial that effectively kills the nasty bacteria and fungi lingering on your mat.

Optional witch hazel or white vinegar fill 1 4 of the spray bottle. I like to add a couple drops of tea tree oil 4 5 as well but it is optional.