This homemade sanitizer effectively kills many germs without harsh chemicals or alcohol.
Diy gym mats cleaner.
Clean your gym equipment with a homemade disinfectant.
You can of course buy a yoga cleaning solution at your yoga studio or online but at 10 to 20 a bottle i think i ll stick with this option.
A lot of us are working out at home right now and are looking for a safe and effective way to clean your exercise or yoga mat.
Lavender essential oil is an antibacterial oil with a relaxing and calming scent that relieves tension and is great for unwinding post yoga.
It s a good idea to wipe down your mat after each use to remove any sweat or germs.
If you prefer a more energizing scent citrus oils such as pink grapefruit orange or tangerine can be added as well.
Cup of distilled or spring water cup alcohol free witch hazel or white vinegar 7 drops of lavender essential oil 2 drops of tea tree essential oil.
Homemade yoga mat cleaner.
However if you re cleaning your own personal items or home gym equipment allow the sanitizer to sit on items for 10 30 minutes at a time.
The best mop for rubber floors is one that you can wring out before placing onto the floor.
Spray liberally on your yoga mat immediately after you finish your practice.
32oz x 2 24 95 24.
Wipe the mat down with a clean cloth or towel.
Here is a simple and easy homemade diy yoga mat cleaner spray recipe.
This simple spray will naturally clean freshen up your mat making it ready for the next time you want to.
If using citrus oils use a glass spray bottle as the citrus oils will break down the plastic ones.
This is the best method for killing the most bacteria.
Homemade cleaning solutions work equally well on gym mats foam mats and rubber floors.
It is a clean natural way to sanitize and as a bonus it s non drying thanks to the essential oils inside.
Cleans sweat without slippery residue.
Naturama yoga mat cleaner eco friendly gym equipment cleaner works great on exercise machines mats sports gear.
Always use the manufacturers instructions when cleaning equipment both for the gym equipment and the sanitizer you re using.
Workout equipment quickly accumulates odor and bacteria through regular use.
This homemade yoga mat cleaner also makes a great diy mattress cleaner.
Hang mat to dry.
Tea tree and lavender.
Tea tree essential oil is antibacterial and antifungal.
Diversey virex all purpose disinfectant cleaner kills 99 9 of germs and eliminates odors 1 gallon 2 pack.
Flip the mat over and repeat on the other side.
This diy yoga mat cleaner spray is made with two simple essential oils.
Rubber can rot if left with standing water so it s best to make sure that you can quickly and easily wipe the surface of the mat without saturating it.