Store your gaiam yoga mat in a mat bag when not in use.
Can you put a gaiam yoga mat in the washing machine.
We do not recommend washing your mat in the washing machine.
You can clean your yoga mat the same way you wash your hands with water and dish soap.
The tried and trusted method that i use is to wet a washcloth with soapy water non oil based soap is best and wipe down my yoga mat before using it for the first time as well as once a week throughout its life.
Porat recommends putting your mat in the bathtub or shower and giving it a good scrub and rinse.
Add a little bit of mild detergent.
Can you put your yoga mat in the washing machine.
According to good housekeeping you should only machine wash your mat if it needs a.
Arrange it in the machine as evenly as possible.
In most cases this will damage both the mat and washing machine leaving you with a very expensive bill to replace both he says.
In short it depends on your mat but chances are.
Unroll your yoga mat and place it in the washing machine.
Hand wash with soap and water.
Gaiam recommends washing your yoga mat with 1 4 cup of vinegar to revive stickiness after long term use.
Baby detergent works especially well because.
Just placing bare feet on the mat is sure to cause dust dirt and other contaminants to be introduced to it.