I started attending yoga classes about a year ago. At first, I was intimidated by my lack of experience and the inflexibility of my limbs. But I soon got over that as I experienced the benefits from stretching, breathing, and calmness that yoga brings. Yoga helped me to manage my stress and also made me feel physically stronger.

Whether you’re a beginner or advanced student in yoga, it’s important to clean your yoga mat after each use. Yoga mats absorb a lot – your sweat, oils, and dirt from the floor. Leaving your mat unwashed may lead to mustiness, mold, and dirt build-up.

It’s Easy to Make Your Own Yoga Mat Spray

You don’t need to buy a special yoga mat cleaner. Try making it yourself with the recipe below. All the ingredients are natural like vinegar, water, and essential oils. You’ll save money, too, versus purchasing it from a store.

After you make the DIY Yoga Mat Spray, just make sure to test a spot on your yoga mat first to make sure the essential oils are not affecting it in any way (like discoloration) since not all yoga mats are made the same.

Containers Safe to Use With Essential Oils

It’s important to use the correct kind of container when using essential oils. Some essential oils contain compounds that can leach into the plastic. To be safe, use containers made of glass, metal, or high-quality plastic called HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene).

Both cobalt blue and amber-colored bottles are ideal to use with essential oils as they help to keep out deteriorating sunlight while protecting the aromatic and therapeutic properties of the essential oils.

DIY Yoga Mat Spray with All-Natural Ingredients

Ingredients

¾ cup distilled water
¼ cup alcohol-free witch hazel or white vinegar
5 drops Lavender oil
3 drops Melaleuca oil
Glass spray bottle

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in glass spray bottle
Shake until combined
To use, spray on mat and wipe dry with towel

Notes

Not all yoga mats are treated the same. Using essential oils may affect some yoga mats. Spray a test patch on a small part of your mat first to make sure it doesn't affect it.

How to Get Essential Oils in Your Home

Since we want this recipe is to be toxin-free, it’s important to use essential oils that are 100% certified pure and transparent about their ingredients. I use dōTERRA essential oils because they are certified to exclude synthetic fillers and toxins. Unlike most other oil companies, dōTERRA goes through the extra step of testing each batch of oil produced. The company uses third-party labs that have no affiliation with dōTERRA to ensure its purity. You can even find out each bottle’s test results online. Learn more about essential oils and purity HERE.

If you’d like to learn more about dōTERRA essential oils and how to get it into your home at a 25% discount every time, please contact me via this easy 5-question contact page HERE. or you can email biculturalmama@gmail.com.

Another option is to purchase doTERRA essential oil directly through my doTERRA-certified site by CLICKING HERE. Full retail prices are listed, but when you checkout it’ll give you the option to get products at a 25% discount by becoming a wholesale member (similar to a Costco, BJ’s or Sam’s Club membership). If you don’t want to do this, that’s fine. You can still get the products but just at retail prices.