A: Mats designed to absorb moisture (GRP® Series) should never be treated with disinfectant as the liquid will be absorbed into the mat and then cannot be thoroughly cleaned out. Other household cleaners are not plant-based, meaning they made of solvents or harsh chemicals that will degrade mats. Yoga mats are used by practitioners of Hatha yoga to prevent their hands and feet from slipping while stretching and posing. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said of your fellow practitioners - most respiratory infections are transmitted person-How to wash yoga mat (navigate to this site)-person. Unfortunately, studies show that we haven’t been as cautious in our use of hazardous chemicals as we should be. Disinfectant uses chemicals to kill certain germs. Washing away the germs doesn’t kill them, but it does reduce your risk of infection. And it’s best to use the disinfectant spray the gym provides, so as not to risk damaging the equipment.
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