How to Clean a Yoga Mat (Because, Let’s Face It, It’s Probably Pretty Gross)

Between your hands and feet, sweat and dust, your yoga mat isn’t exactly the cleanest of your possessions. But luckily, they’re super easy to de-grime. Here are four ways to clean a yoga mat, plus recommendations for the best ones on the market right now.

How Often Should You Clean Your Yoga Mat?

This depends on a few things (how much you sweat, how clean the room is you’re practicing in, etc.), but a general rule of thumb is this: If you’re practicing yoga regularly, you should clean your mat every week. If you sweat a lot or you notice your mat is smelling a little funky in between weekly washes, you might want to do it more often. The only thing to keep in mind is that, with some mats, over-cleaning can cause them to wear out more quickly.

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