Keeping Your Cork Yoga Mat Clean

No one likes the smell of accumulated sweat on their yoga mat or the chemical based sprays that are usually provided at the gym.

 

Thanks to the natural antimicrobial and antibacterial qualities of cork, keeping your mat clean is a lot easier than a regular yoga mat.

 

Any bacteria that does make its way onto your mat will not be able to live there. With very minimal upkeep, it’s easy to enjoy a fresh smelling surface every time you roll your cork yoga mat out.

 

If you don’t have a cork yoga mat yet click on the button below. Otherwise, let’s get into how to clean your cork yoga mat!

How Often Should I Clean My Mat?

There are a few things to think about first, like – how often do you practice on your yoga mat? Where do you practice? At home, the gym/studio or maybe the beach? What type of yoga, stretching or other workouts might you be doing?

 

Over time it is easy to tell when your mat needs a little clean, a lot of the time it comes down to personal preference.

 

If you are an at-home yogi, it is easy to get away with a quick clean every two-three weeks.

 

As a yogi adventurer, you may want to clean your mat more often due to dirt and oil build up. We recommend a wipe down once a week in this case.

 

If you’re the type to get deep into your practice and sweat enough, it is a good idea to give your mat a quick wipe afterward to remove surface dirt and oil before rolling your mat up.

 

Don’t worry, cork doesn’t absorb sweat or water…it actually wicks away and dries super quick!

cork yoga mat rolled

How Do I Clean My Cork Yoga Mat?

It’s simple. To clean the cork surface of your yoga mat take a damp cloth and wipe away any dirt or natural body oil from your mat. That’s it!

 

For a deeper clean, add a touch of gentle soap or essential oil and give it a good rub***. Afterwards, wipe down the surface with a dry cloth or let your mat air dry before rolling it back up.

 

***Do not use a rough surface like a scrubbing sponge as this can damage the surface.

DIY Yoga Mat Cleaning Spray

  1. Reuse a spray bottle you already have or find a durable glass spray bottle.
  2. Fill it with ¾ distilled water.
  3. Add 5-10 drops of desired amount of essential oils depending on how large your spray bottle is.

Spritz the surface of your mat and wipe down with a soft cloth.