Yoga mats have strong anti slip, tear resistance, and rebound ability, making them an ideal choice for yoga practitioners. If you practice regularly on a yoga mat, it will absorb some sweat and dust, and regular cleaning is necessary to ensure hygiene. But if the cleaning method of the yoga mat is not correct and it will damage the surface friction, can the yoga mat be washed with water? Can yoga mats be washed with a washing machine? Let's take a look below.

1、 Can yoga mats be washed with water

Yoga mats cannot be washed with water, as washing them with water can seriously damage the surface layer of the mat, making it less frictional and causing it to slide during yoga practice, making it easy to get injured. Yoga mats on the market are generally made of rubber and foam. Neither of these two materials can be washed directly with water, so generally yoga mats are cleaned by scrubbing. If you want to clean yoga mats, you can use a towel to wipe the yoga mat and remove the dirt on the yoga mat.

2、 Can yoga mats be washed with a washing machine

Yoga mats cannot be washed with a washing machine. If you want to clean a yoga mat, don't throw it into the washing machine or dryer just because of laziness. Most yoga mats on the market cannot withstand high torque rotation and high temperature heating, which not only damages the yoga mat but also may damage the washing machine and dryer.

3、 How to wash yoga mats

1. Put clean water in a basin, add detergent, and stir well.

2. Put the towel into the basin, wet it and wring it dry.

3. Wipe the yoga mat with a towel to remove any dirt.

4. Replace the basin with clean water, wash the towel clean, and repeat several times with a clean towel to wipe off the detergent.

5. Hang the yoga mat in a cool place to dry.

Attention: Do not expose to direct sunlight.