tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post4592425525100312042..comments2024-02-05T06:01:56.211-04:00Comments on Eco Yogini: DIY: How to Eco-Clean your Yoga MatEco Yoginihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10693080137196812405noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-54586032654252732652014-07-24T15:39:40.336-03:002014-07-24T15:39:40.336-03:00nice..nice..aldexhttp://www.ysis.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-72398431736040006452014-01-04T06:11:16.067-04:002014-01-04T06:11:16.067-04:00I am happy to have discovered your blog! I am a be...I am happy to have discovered your blog! I am a beginner in yoga and this article on how to clean my yoga mat helps a lot! I usually just scrub, wash with detergent, and let it dry for a day or more. Thanks for the tips! I am now following your blog. :-)<br /><br />http://a-oh-kaye.blogspot.com/Kaye Siguahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16208905645675082234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-2251476410224984402013-03-03T15:29:10.850-04:002013-03-03T15:29:10.850-04:00Thanks for all the information. I prefer the smell...Thanks for all the information. I prefer the smell of lemon over vinegar so will try that for the first (gasp - yes, I said first) bath of my yoga mat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-44776107243788540952013-02-26T02:41:08.804-04:002013-02-26T02:41:08.804-04:00No need for all this hassle. I figured out an effi...No need for all this hassle. I figured out an efficient yet thorough way of washing my mat. This mat made me so frustrated because I kept slipping on it. Finally, I took it to the bathtub and gave it a good makeover.<br /><br />Easy and clean. I was done in less than 10 minutes, which was nice judging from the perfectionist side in me that expected at least 30 minutes of work.<br /><br />-1 lemon cut into six pieces,<br />-Half a cup of salt (I used less because my mat was semi-dirty)<br />-Two long towels<br /><br />Sprinkle salt on your mat, take one slice of lemon and squeeze over a section of the mat, then take that slice and start scrubbing the mat gently but firmly. (IF NOT ENOUGH LEMON JUICE WAS PRODUCED, TAKE THE LEMON AND MICROWAVE IT FOR 25 SECONDS to get the juices flowing.) Do this for the rest of your mat, and then rinse well with warm water. You'll see spots starting to manifest on your mat as you wash it: that's the oil imbedded in the mat and the dirt that tagged along. Then lay your mat on one towel and the other towel on your mat. Start to roll it up, then near the end, take the towel underneath and just use that to cover the outer surface. JUMP on your mat to squeeze all the soap and water out. Unroll, let hang overnight, you're good to go in the morning!<br /><br />No vinegar smell, no oily residue, and it cleans the dirt and sweat off of your mat. Lemon is a disinfectant that discourages bacterial growth due to its pH, and salt is a great moisture-and-oil-absorbent as well as a scrubber. <br /><br />*Just be careful not to have any cuts on your finger or hands when you're doing this. And try using the rind of the lemon to also scrub the mat (works with the salt better in exfoliating!)<br /><br />*Steer clear of using soap to wash your mat! I did so the first time and as I was washing it this time, all the slime from the soap (and a bunch of other tiny gross fellows from the studio floor) starting oozing out. No wonder why I kept slipping.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044345980181643592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-79616044322097839312013-02-09T00:34:04.545-04:002013-02-09T00:34:04.545-04:00A tip for the post tub squeeze out... Roll the mat...A tip for the post tub squeeze out... Roll the mat, cover with a clean hand towel, then stand on it gently stepping with your whole body weight from end to end a few times. After this you should be ready to hang your mat on a rack to dry. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-80747049539261103062012-06-04T14:17:28.126-03:002012-06-04T14:17:28.126-03:00Hello !
I absolutely love your blog!
I will e-mail...Hello !<br />I absolutely love your blog!<br />I will e-mail you soon to talk more.<br />An environmentalist who loves yogaNaylahttp://ecoyogini.blogspot.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-44462983295803109882012-04-25T17:11:27.292-03:002012-04-25T17:11:27.292-03:00To dry the mat more quickly- after rinsing, try ro...To dry the mat more quickly- after rinsing, try rolling it up with a towel then stepping all over it to squeeze out more water. <br /><br />Also, for an unscented spray, Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) could work, just needs a few drops. Hospitals use it to disinfect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-42359531486567423232012-01-07T17:07:10.843-04:002012-01-07T17:07:10.843-04:00Makes no sense. I get the water-vinegar ratio but...Makes no sense. I get the water-vinegar ratio but 10 drop of tea tree oil needs to be adjusted for the amount of water and vinegar I use. If I use 3/4 cup of water in my mix it's not the same as using 1 cup of water in my mix. It can't be 10 drops of oil no matter how much water you use. If you want to specify a spray bottle size, that would help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-52591753369939136722011-11-15T07:08:35.055-04:002011-11-15T07:08:35.055-04:00@Cathy: I would say that the more often you clean ...@Cathy: I would say that the more often you clean them (ie daily) the less dirt you'll need to remove. that said- if that's not an option I'm not sure what you could do other than rinse a few times. Soaking in the tub for longer might help too though.<br /><br />Very cool Co-Op! :)Eco Yoginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693080137196812405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-55092831112477536822011-11-04T16:25:56.863-03:002011-11-04T16:25:56.863-03:00Thanks for the instructions on how to clean a yoga...Thanks for the instructions on how to clean a yoga mat in an eco-friendly way. I just volunteered to clean the yoga mats for my food co-op (co-op members get free yoga!) and I wanted to be able to clean them in the spirit of protecting our planet @ the same time. The only downside was the amount of water I used. It took several rinses to get the dirt out. Any suggestions? Should I have soaked them for a while and let the dirt settle? (kind of like cleaning spinach...) Anyhow, I didn't use the essential oils, just the vinegar:water concoction, so as to not impose my aroma preference on anyone. The mats are now drying on my drying racks and we'll see how long that takes up here in the Pacific Northwest. <br />Thanks for the blog!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485774955890754283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-3892172847254637572011-09-16T20:09:08.168-03:002011-09-16T20:09:08.168-03:00Then again, if you're me and love anything pic...Then again, if you're me and love anything pickled...<br /><br />What a good reminder (especially the visuals). I imagine the water will be suitable as a growth medium after I wash my mats.<br /><br />Thanks for the review!Brenda P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15706976926804565629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-49662547623879462332011-06-17T16:06:08.592-03:002011-06-17T16:06:08.592-03:00I use a Norwex enviro cloth to wipe it down...no c...I use a Norwex enviro cloth to wipe it down...no chemicals or cleaners needed, just warm water. The cloths have silver in the fibers which make them naturally antibacterial. They are washable and reusable. I have one dedicated for my sweaty mat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-62596057033532661152011-05-26T20:00:34.167-03:002011-05-26T20:00:34.167-03:00I have used the vinegar and water solution for a w...I have used the vinegar and water solution for a while now and sometimes a DROP of castile soap (lavender scented, mmm)and it works well. I once used TOO much vinegar and smelled like salad dressing for a few days but it got better.<br /><br />Being a teacher of kids yoga, I need to clean my mat A LOT as the kids ALWAYS love my mat and we play lots of games and change mats a lot. I also teach some adults classes and am always walking around class and then back onto my mat... That being said I'll bet I don't wash it enough... ;)Heidi Ribkoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16218946451367343735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-8096914416788683752011-05-16T23:44:28.814-03:002011-05-16T23:44:28.814-03:00Adding a few (5-10) drops of Patchouli oil and Ber...Adding a few (5-10) drops of Patchouli oil and Bergamot Oils while it's in the bath before it rinses was nice.Gia G.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-52885669611251244792011-03-22T16:59:20.898-03:002011-03-22T16:59:20.898-03:00Wonderful! I keep a vinegar/water spray bottle in ...Wonderful! I keep a vinegar/water spray bottle in the kitchen and use it for everything--the counter, sticky spots under the table, the patio door window... I even wash my kitchen floor with vinegar water and a teeeeny splash of detergent. Sure, it smells like pickles in the kitchen for a few minutes, but that fades and takes any offensive odors (sick kitty smells, for one) with it. I hadn't thought of using my spray bottle on my mat, but will after class tomorrow! Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-61240852715841030222011-03-21T22:25:04.304-03:002011-03-21T22:25:04.304-03:00would like to add that tea tree oil and other esse...would like to add that tea tree oil and other essential oils are bad for cats, so if you have a cat you should probably avoid spraying it into the air.<br /><br />would it be ok to use just the vinegar/water mixture without the essential oil?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-18367922043257495162010-10-16T00:58:58.860-03:002010-10-16T00:58:58.860-03:00Really useful blog.Good work keeping this updated!...Really useful blog.Good work keeping this updated! <a href="http://blog.stylewellness.com/" rel="nofollow"> natural yoga mats</a> Thanks a lot!stylewell01https://www.blogger.com/profile/08548075313926515691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-49420843695520810462010-04-14T17:28:44.990-03:002010-04-14T17:28:44.990-03:00Elyse: Awww- thank you!!
well, here's the thi...Elyse: Awww- thank you!!<br /><br />well, here's the thing. Supposedly the tea tree oil is disinfecting, but you're right... ten drops isn't very much. I was VERY careful because I had some weird reaction to tea tree oil once. But I truly don't see any problems adding more, just be careful how much. It can get pretty overwhelming.<br /><br />I think another option, to cover up the vinegar smell, would be to add another scent or oil. Like peppermint. :)<br /><br />The cool thing about vinegar, although I agree that it smells stinky (and took some getting used to) it does actually fade in smell pretty quickly. Especially if you leave your mat to dry on a clothes rack for a few days.<br /><br />I didn't want to believe it when a friend of mine claimed vinegar smell fades, but after a few hours, I have to admit she's right.<br /><br />if you have more questions, feel free to email me, i'd be happy to try my best to help answer them :)<br /><br />So Glad you like the space!Eco Yoginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693080137196812405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-29301852815853132792010-04-14T17:19:31.632-03:002010-04-14T17:19:31.632-03:00Hi! I found your blog about a month ago and I'...Hi! I found your blog about a month ago and I've been stalking it ever since. I love it! I know this is an older post, but I'm hoping you could answer a question about your mat cleaner recipe. I just mixed 1 cup vinegar and 3 cups water in an old spray bottle, and added 10 drops of tea tree oil. My question is--what is the purpose of the tea tree oil? 10 drops doesn't seem like much when compared with the 4 cups of liquid in the bottle. It also doesn't even begin to cover up the vinegar smell (a cup of vinegar is pretty potent!). Is the tea tree oil there primarily to help disinfect, or is it also there to help it smell nicer? Would there be a downside to adding more?<br /><br />Thanks so much, and again, WONDERFUL blog. It has quickly become one of my favorites :)enoelleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12938131222530827341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-42218654993551707182010-03-10T14:33:06.539-04:002010-03-10T14:33:06.539-04:00Thanks for the eco-friendly mat cleaning tips! I&...Thanks for the eco-friendly mat cleaning tips! I'm going to give the vinegar solution a whirl.Daily Cup of Yogahttp://dailycupofyoga.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-42812694958104879352010-03-10T13:54:05.954-04:002010-03-10T13:54:05.954-04:00Another great post! Blech to the dirty tub water p...Another great post! Blech to the dirty tub water photo hahah. Goes to show you a good bath is all the mat needs! Thanks for the eco-cleaning tips...I love them! I am sharing this :)YogaMaendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13957525287076811516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-92041501998130634962010-03-10T09:23:25.340-04:002010-03-10T09:23:25.340-04:00EcoY--I'm just cutting & pasting from my c...EcoY--I'm just cutting & pasting from my comments section as I'm not sure people always check back for responses--I know I forget to! ;-) In regards to the Insulated Klean Kanteens---They are awesome! They keep stuff cold for over 24 hours. If you put something hot in there you might want to give it a little room to breath or keep upright cause some leaking can happen. BUT they're definitely worth the money and the cafe lid works really well---and comes apart for easy cleaning. Besides that they're so rugged they hold up so well! I'd definitely suggest them.Simply Authentichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149087342124493037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-83855889788103361122010-03-08T16:20:49.790-04:002010-03-08T16:20:49.790-04:00Just out of curiosity does the vinegar smell end u...Just out of curiosity does the vinegar smell end up staying with the mat? I know it is probably better than months old sweat smell but as I said, just curious. Thanks for all the tips!LuLu3156https://www.blogger.com/profile/13851331908243678310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-69020258299759418382010-03-08T11:46:28.143-04:002010-03-08T11:46:28.143-04:00Thanks for the tips! I never know how to clean my...Thanks for the tips! I never know how to clean my mat...so it remains super gross :Dbabshttp://babsbabble.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-78839838542709301942010-03-07T21:25:56.274-04:002010-03-07T21:25:56.274-04:00Thank you! I have been searching for an eco friend...Thank you! I have been searching for an eco friendly way to clean my mat! I am looking forward to try the vinegar recipe :)Amrit Khalsahttp://www.miripiriacademy.orgnoreply@blogger.com