Tea tree oil or your choice of oil only 2 drops for it s antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Cleaning yoga mat with tea tree oil.
Fill to the top with cold water.
Replace the top to your spray bottle and shake to mix.
Clean your yoga mat.
The cleaning spray is non toxic and safe for all mats.
Using tea tree essential 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.
Tea tree essential oil is antibacterial and antifungal.
Make a disinfectant and spray and wipe your mat down after every use.
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.
It takes the smell and odor away as well as kills all the germs bacteria and fungus on yoga mats.
I like to add a couple drops of tea tree oil 4 5 as well but it is optional.
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.
Organic natural yoga mat cleaning spray.
The tea tree essential oil is a good antimicrobial antifungal antibiotic and antiseptic like the vinegar and lemon juice.
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.
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.
I am also eager to find out what the ratio is for tea tree oil and water for cleaning a mat.
Combine water with white vinegar and tea tree oil both of which have antibacterial properties.
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.
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 is a tried and true antimicrobial that effectively kills the nasty bacteria and fungi lingering on your mat.
Anon157630 march 3 2011.
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.
Lavender essential oil is an antibacterial oil with a relaxing and calming scent that relieves tension and is great for unwinding post yoga.
It even kills cold and flu virus.
This yoga mat cleaning spray is biodegradable and uses natural organic ingredients.
At home you can disinfect yoga mats with the same solution most studios use.
Tea tree essential oil filtered water spray bottle.
It can also help remove mold that has built up on the yoga mat and it is aromatic.