Yoga mats can attract bacteria, especially if you use them frequently. After all, they’re constantly coming into contact with our skin. It’s a good idea to learn how to make your own yoga mat cleaner so you can keep germs, mildew and allergens at bay.
There are many different recipes you can follow, but I typically put water, vinegar, tea tree oil, and some essential oils into my DIY yoga mat cleaner spray. I find this is the simplest, most efficient mixture.
Yes, you can use tea tree oil on your yoga mat because it has antimicrobial properties. I like to mix it in to the spray with other essential oils because it tends to have a strong scent.
Witch hazel is a distilled herb from the witch hazel tree that has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. This makes it perfect for using in a DIY yoga mat cleaner.