0 DIY Yoga Mat Spray

Since I have started practicing yoga, my mat has not been sanitized other than the occasional wipe down after class. But during "face near mat" poses, I notice a very unpleasant, sweaty smell.. And it totally ruins my state of mind. So I decided to make my own yoga mat spray to cleanse & sanitize while leaving behind a sweet, relaxing smell!

What you will need:

A small travel size spray bottle
Water
Witch hazel
70% isopropyl alcohol
Calming or cleansing essential oil(s); tea tree, rosemary, lavender, jasmine...
A wash cloth or small towel

To begin, fill up your water bottle 3/4 of the way with water. It can be tap or filtered, distilled... whichever.
Next, add about 2 tbsp of isopropyl alcohol & fill the remaining space with witch hazel.
Now add in 12-15 drops of your essential oil.*

*you may choose to combine 2-3 scents as well, but make sure you only add 2-3 of each.

Put your bottles cap sprayer on & give it a good shake. It is best to shake your yoga mat spray before each use.

Now you are ready to spray your mat!
Unroll your mat (if you haven't already).
Give it a good mist all over and use the wash cloth or small towel to wipe it down. The alcohol will evaporate.

Spray and wipe down your mat after every class or yoga session. Your yogi friends will be jealous of your sweet smelling mat!!

There are dozens of scent combinations you can conjure up!

If you are using an already cleansing essential oil, such as tea tree, you may omit the isopropyl alcohol step & add in more witch hazel.

I used Jasmine for mine & since jasmine has a calming/ relaxing benefit,
I needed the alcohol for a cleansing property to be added in.

Now you and I can both relax better knowing our mats are free of that sweaty smell while we breathe in the calming effects of the essential oils!!

ENJOY!