Tea Tree Oil For Cleaning Yoga Mat

Anon157630 march 3 2011.

Tea tree oil for cleaning yoga mat. There are three different ways to clean your mat. It takes the smell and odor away as well as kills all the germs bacteria and fungus on yoga mats. Replace the top to your spray bottle and shake to mix. 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.

For a deep cleaning warm water and mild soap works but what we really need is a daily spray we can use to wipe down my mat after every use. For cleaner yoga mats uv light is the best way to clean a yoga mat. 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.

While practicing yoga this morning we realized with a bit of embarrassment that it had been awhile since we d cleaned or wiped down my mat. We know there are yoga mat washes out there we can purchase but honestly 10 seems like a bit of a. Disinfectant spray make a quick disinfectant spray for your exercise equipment and yoga mat by combining tea tree oil eucalyptus oil witch hazel and water. I am also eager to find out what the ratio is for tea tree oil and water for cleaning a mat.

Make a disinfectant and spray and wipe your mat down after every use. Three cleaning techniques to keep your yoga mat odorless and bacteria free. At home you can disinfect yoga mats with the same solution most studios use. 1 drop of your favorite miracle essentials oil i recommend lavender or whatever oil you already love own.

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. Tea tree essential oil is antibacterial and antifungal. Fill to the top with cold water.

Lavender essential oil is an antibacterial oil with a relaxing and calming scent that relieves tension and is great for unwinding post yoga. The baking soda lifts stains and the tea tree oil boosts the cleaning powers of vinegar to fight bacteria and mold. It even kills cold and flu virus. 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.

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. Tea tree oil is a tried and true antimicrobial that effectively kills the nasty bacteria and fungi lingering on your mat. 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.