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How to Clean Your Exercise Mat

People are stretching on yoga mats in a studio. Their legs and feet, wearing leggings with various patterns and colors, are visible. They are in a partial plank pose with one leg extended behind and their toes touching the mats, reminding you how important it is to know how to clean an exercise mat. MyFitnessPal Blog
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Whether you enjoy the 26 poses during traditional hot yoga or a fast-paced Vinyasa flow, there’s one thing for certain: your yoga mat gets dirty, fast. But if you’ve ever wondered just how to clean it—not to mention how often, with what and the like—know that you’re not alone.

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Keep your yoga mat shiny and new with our helpful infographic because, if nothing else, it’s spring cleaning season. You have no excuse. Warning: fellow class goers may ask you for your clean-mat tricks—even while you’re relaxing in Shavasanah.

For a full-sized version of the infographic, click here.

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