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Recipes for yoga mat cleaners

Hi guys,
My current yoga mat cleaner is almost running out so I was looking to make some more.
I've been using 1 part witch hazel to 3 parts water. It works fine but maybe someone else has other recipes?

It should be safe for daily use, preferably natural and nothing crazy expensive :)

(felt like this fit best in the kitchen forum but obviously not safe to eat :sweat:)
 
Honestly... I'm just using water with a microfibre cloth :sweat: If needed, I shower the mat in the bathtub. I've never understood the need for a dedicated yoga mat cleaner, I'm curious what it does better?
 
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The witch hazel is slightly antibacterial, but you're right it doesnt make a huge difference 😅
 
I have one old but trusted mat that can be machine-washed, so that is what I do, 3-4 times a year it goes into the washing machine with detergent and antibacterial softener-kind of liquid.
The second mat that is much bigger and can´t be machine-washed is used only for non-sweating exercise (yoga, stretching) and I wipe it down as needed with baby wipes (they contain water, some very mild anti-bacterial stuff and no fragrance or oil).
 
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