Fill to the top with cold water.
Cleaning yoga mat with tea tree oil.
I am also eager to find out what the ratio is for tea tree oil and water for cleaning a mat.
It takes the smell and odor away as well as kills all the germs bacteria and fungus on yoga mats.
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Make a disinfectant and spray and wipe your mat down after every use.
For cleaner yoga mats uv light is the best way to clean a yoga mat.
1 drop of your favorite miracle essentials oil i recommend lavender or whatever oil you already love own.
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.
I like to add a couple drops of tea tree oil 4 5 as well but it is optional.
Combine water with white vinegar and tea tree oil both of which have antibacterial properties.
The cleaning spray is non toxic and safe for all mats.
Using tea tree essential oil.
Optional witch hazel or white vinegar fill 1 4 of the spray bottle.
Tea tree oil or your choice of oil only 2 drops for it s antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Three cleaning techniques to keep your yoga mat odorless and bacteria free.
Organic natural yoga mat cleaning spray.
This cleaning spray uses organic and natural ingredients such as witch hazel tea tree oil and more to clean disinfect and refresh your yoga mat.
Replace the top to your spray bottle and shake to mix.
To make the yoga mat cleaner use equal parts water and vinegar and then add in a splash of tea tree oil.
Tea tree essential oil is antibacterial and antifungal.
At home you can disinfect yoga mats with the same solution most studios use.
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.
Tea tree essential oil filtered water spray bottle.
There are three different ways to clean your mat.
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.
Tea tree oil is a tried and true antimicrobial that effectively kills the nasty bacteria and fungi lingering on your mat.
This yoga mat cleaning spray is biodegradable and uses natural organic ingredients.
Clean your yoga mat.
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.