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How to wash your yoga mat

If you like to practice yoga then you probably have your own yoga mat and may be wondering what the best way to wash your mat is.  Keeping your mat clean will prevent bacterial growth and make your mat last longer.  I have tried various ways to wash my mat and have found the following to be the best way This method will give your mat a thorough cleaning.   Run a few inches of cool or slightly warm water into a bathtub and add a few drops of mild, non-oily detergent. Make sure you don’t add too much soap or it will be difficult to rinse away completely. Submerge the yoga mat in the water. Let it soak for 10 – 15 minutes. Gently rub down both sides of the mat, top to bottom, using the soft side of a sponge, or washcloth.  Rinse the yoga mat out very thoroughly in clean water, making sure you get rid of any soap residue.  I turn on the shower in the tub and rinse it under the spray. To dry your yoga mat, unroll and hang to ai