How to clean yoga mat | Manduka Spray: Cleaning and Wash Yoga Mat

How to clean yoga mat ?

How to clean yoga mat, became the most frequently asked questions. How to care for yoga mats is not too difficult, if you know how. To be sure you must know the correct steps to clean it. Especially for you who usually mat outdoor use frequently. Your mat will of dirty then you rolling and put on the corner. Oh No! Make sure it was always clean and good smell. DO NOT put your mat in the washing machine. Vermont Soap or any non-solvent household cleaner and a damp cloth handle most situations.

How to clean yoga mat: Which cleaner do I use ?

Manduka Mat Renew Yoga Mat Spray is a great all purpose yoga mat cleaner that works best on Manduka Pro series. It also works on other brands of yoga mats. The Renew Spray made from PER, TPE and PVC, also can be used on natural rubber yoga mats.

Manduka Mat Restore Yoga Mat Spray is specially developed for natural rubber yoga mats, good for Manduka eKO series. The Restore Spray is formulated from a vinegar base which helps restore the original state of the natural rubber.

How to clean yoga mat: What oils are in your mat washes?

White Vinegar (Restore Line) or Water Based (Renew Line) and Certified Organic Essential Oils, Phosphate Free Chelating Agent (aids in cleaning), and a Vegetable Oil-Based Surfactant that promotes better penetration by the mat wash solution to clean dirt.

Great smell and I know How to clean yoga mat!
I love my Manduka mat! It is durable, sticky, reliable, and just works! I wanted to invest in a cleaning product and this one is made for the mat. I have enjoyed using it and while a bit expensive, it is good to know I am taking care of my Manduka. If you don’t want to buy this exact brand, I am sure you can find comparable brands for cleaning your mat, which is the most important thing!!

I already have the Spray how do I use it?

( Manduka Mat Renew Yoga Mat Spray or Manduka Mat Restore Yoga Mat Spray )

It is very simple step to clean your yoga mat. There are 2 different ways we recommend cleaning mat which vary on individual usage.

Everyday cleaning: (2oz – 16 cleanings, 8oz – 64, 32oz – 256)
Spray approximately 20 pumps directly onto mat – Wipe down mat with a damp cloth – Air dry before rolling and using.

Deep Cleaning: ( 2oz – 5 cleanings, 8oz – 20 , 32oz – 80)
Spray approximately 55 pumps directly onto mat and let soak for 3-5 minutes – Use a damp cloth and scrub the surface to remove dirt and stains – Wipe mat down with a clean cloth – Air dry before rolling and using.

Why is a vinegar liquid better than water base?

This is will happens with any natural rubber mat on the market. Natural rubber mats break down and oxidize over time and usage. Vinegar interacts best with natural rubber mats because of the following two points. First, the vinegar neutralizes the bacteria and odor trapped on the surface of your mat. Second, the vinegar penetrates the porous nature of rubber and restores moisture to the mat while prolonging its lifespan.

I have left mat unrolled, now what?

To keep the yoga mat unrolled, you can scrub the mat with a 50% water & 50% organic cider vinegar solution. Vermont Soap Cleaner will also do the trick.

I hope you know How to clean yoga mat correctly. No matter which spray product that you choose as long as do the correct step and clean it. If you have Manduka Black Mat PRO, the manduka spray works great to clean your yoga mat. Pleasant scent, but very faint. Spray on and wipe off, easy, not messy.