by Nicole Buckenham
Marketing and Events Intern at Work For Your Beer and student at UNCC.
Option 1: Suck It Up & Pay for Mat Spray
Option 2: Make Your Own Cleaning Solution
The first thing you need is a spray bottle (or an empty bottle of any kind, really) to contain the cleaning solution. Next, you’ll need white vinegar and water, which most of us have available in our kitchens. The one thing you may have to buy is an essential oil for your cleaner. Tea tree oil, peppermint oil, and lavender oil work the best—and if you want to, you can even combine all three of these oils!
To make your mat spray, just use two parts water, one part white vinegar, then add a few drops of your essential oils of choice. And voila! Now you’ve got just the solution you need to clean your dirty mat. Just spray your yoga mat generously with this solution, then wipe it down with a paper towel. If it is especially dirty, let the solution soak for a while before you wipe it down for best results.