A dirty yoga mat means that you’re using it, which is great. Of course, what’s not great if you keep it dirty. Just spending 5-10 minutes every day disinfecting the yoga mat can help improve your health and the mat’s lifespan. Of course, that’s so long as you follow the proper care instructions!

When it comes to giving your yoga mat a deep clean, you really don’t have to do it too often so long as you are consistently disinfecting. In general, you should give your mat a good scrub down at least once a month. This can remove whatever built up sweat and smells that accumulate on it. While it might not look like new, it’s a badge of honor to have a ‘broken-in’ yoga mat. That means you take your health and fitness goals seriously. Of course, don’t hold on to a mat that’s too worn down. Once it loses its stickiness or if there are just too many tears, it’s time to replace it. Disinfecting and cleaning your mat might seem like a hassle at first, but once you build up the habit it will become second nature to keep your workout gear clean.