In addition to being part of the eco-family, I am also a yoga teacher. And in this, as a person who takes a lot of yoga mats in his hands every day, you can trust me without limits - mats and blocks are not exactly a fragrant matter, quite the opposite :) ...if we don't take care of them.
But thank God, cleaning the tools is very simple, quick and very rewarding - it's much better to practice on a scented mat on which we feel safe!
Something with exercise mats and other aids must be left behind - he can smell very well. Why not, we rub our hands, feet, faces, sweaty bodies and the floor against them. That is, things that, let's face it, are not always luxuriously cleaned. Added to this is the situation of the last days, when cleanliness, which equals safety, is in the first place.
In yoga studios or gyms, mats and aids are treated regularly. But no one will do it for us at home, so it's up to us. But with the eco-coconut natural spray, thanks to the wonderful scent, which you will want to smell not only during and after exercise, it will work itself out.
To make the cleaner, we will need ingredients that scare off germs, bacilli and bacteria, that, for regular and frequent use, will not break our wallet, and especially those that will get along with the sensitive skin of the hands, feet and face. Distilled or ideally flower water (we recommend elfin, mint or tea tree water), perfume base (high percentage alcohol) and vinegar (preferably white) will serve as a base. Antibacterial and antiviral abilities will then provide essential oils, which at the same time deal with odor and dirt. Well, of course, the mat and the whole room will smell wonderful, refresh and simply entice you to exercise.
There is definitely no need to limit yourself to just one scent. Mix, for example, three variants and choose the spray according to your current mood, type of exercise or the effect you expect from the spray. The combinations I have tried and liked are the following:
Cleansing: tea tree (20 drops) + lemon or lemon grass (20 drops)
Refreshing: rosemary (15 drops) + eucalyptus (15 drops) + grapefruit (15 drops)
Grounding: bergamot (15 drops) + lavender (25 drops) + patchouli (10 drops)
Feel free to use the sprays on other props, such as yoga blocks and straps. Let's get down to fragrant cleaning!
Cleaning spray for exercise mats with antibacterial effects
Bottle with a volume of 60ml
What does it take?
- 1 spoon of Base for making perfume
- 1 tablespoon (white) of vinegar
- 40-50 drops of essential oils*
- Distilled or floral water to top up
- A 60ml spray bottle or several smaller spray bottles
How to do it?
Prepare a bottle, drop the selected essential oils into it and add the perfume base (high percentage alcohol). Close the bottle tightly, shake and give the essential oils 5 to 10 minutes to dissolve slightly in the alcohol. Then open the bottle, add vinegar and top up with a sufficient amount of floral or distilled water. Close the bottle and shake well before each use.
After each (or before each) exercise, spray the mat and equipment liberally, optionally wipe with a cloth, and ideally let your mat breathe for a few minutes before rolling.
Comment
Not all yoga mothers tolerate essential oils, alcohol or vinegar well. Therefore, before the first surface spraying, test the spray on a small area of the mat and find out whether the material and the spray will understand each other.
The spray does not contain any solubilizer or emulsifier, so do not forget to shake well before each use.
