It may leave a toxic residue that can get on your hands body or face.
Cleaning yoga mats with tea tree oil.
At home you can disinfect yoga mats with the same solution most studios use.
To clean the mat.
1 drop of your favorite miracle essentials oil i recommend lavender or whatever oil you already love own.
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.
To make the yoga mat cleaner use equal parts water and vinegar and then add in a splash of tea tree oil.
Replace the top to your spray bottle and shake to mix.
Fill to the top with cold water.
There are three different ways to clean your mat.
Never use bleach on your yoga mat though.
I like to add a couple drops of tea tree oil 4 5 as well but it is optional.
Some people who prefer organic cleaning methods suggest using a spray containing water and tea tree oil to clean their yoga mat after each session.
If a more thorough cleaning is necessary the yoga mat can be.
Three cleaning techniques to keep your yoga mat odorless and bacteria free.
Tea tree oil works as a natural disinfectant and the water will not damage the surface of the mat as harsher chemicals might over time.
Tea tree essential oil is antibacterial and antifungal.
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.
Bleach also could cause permanent discoloration and damage to your yoga mat says meltzer.
You also can use a 50 50 mix of water and tea tree oil which also is a natural disinfectant.
For cleaner yoga mats uv light is the best way to clean a yoga mat.
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 oil or your choice of oil only 2 drops for it s antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Make a disinfectant and spray and wipe your mat down after every use.
Optional witch hazel or white vinegar fill 1 4 of the spray bottle.
Clean your yoga mat.
Combine water with white vinegar and tea tree oil both of which have antibacterial properties.
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.
Anon157630 march 3 2011.
I am also eager to find out what the ratio is for tea tree oil and water for cleaning a 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.