Spot Cleaning

• 1). Mix a solution of four drops of antibacterial dishwashing liquid with 2 cups of water, and put into a spray bottle.
  
  
• 2). Spray the dishwashing solution onto the soiled areas of the yoga mat, and rub lightly with a sponge or terry cloth.
  
  
• 3). Rinse the cloth with clean water, and wipe over the yoga mat to remove the soapy solution. Allow the mat to dry in the open air.
  
  

Whole-Mat Cleaning

• 1). Fill a bathtub or other container large enough to hold the entire mat with a weak solution of antibacterial detergent and water.
  
  
• 2). Submerge the mat and hand wash thoroughly, agitating gently in the water.
  
  
• 3). Rinse in water until the water runs clear. Make sure all the soap is removed. Squeeze out the excess water by rolling the mat in a dry towel and stepping on it.
  
  
• 4). Unroll the mat from the towel, and hang in the air to dry.