Could using this spray after every practice replace having to actually wash your mat?
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It definitely cuts down on washing, but I wouldn't give up washing entirely
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It could possibly! It's not a huge problem with build up or residue! It smells great!
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I'm sure you could use this on other mats, it's a very gentle cleanser. If you're unsure I would contact Jade and ask them.
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Sure thing. You must hand wash the slip cover and the mat you just damp/spot clean. Remember you are not to use any oils or lotions when using this mat.
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When I first bought the mat it was very slick and slippery. My yoga teacher said to wash/scrub it with a mild detergent and then let it air dry in the sun. I had to do this several times, but it is now great. I do not slip at all, even when sweating. My teacher said it may get slick again over time, and if so to just condition it in the same way again.
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its not a machine, its just a mat, and its not easily washable, just spray it with febreze if it gets nasty
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It absorbs some sweat, but it is not ever dripping. I think it is best to leave your mat rolled out to dry after practice with any mat.
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Hi David, It can be cleaned with a mild cleaning agent (dish soap or something similar). Make sure that the cleaner doesn't contain bleach as this may discolor the mat. Hope that helps and let me know if you have any further questions. Hope you are enjoying the mat!! Have a wonderful day, Tasha Maydonik Square36
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I have used soft scrub with bleach directly on the mat with a brush. No problems.
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In my experience, there is no need to wash the product off after application. I spray it on my armpits (it baffles me how great of a deodorant it is), on my feet, belly and sometimes on my legs and arms. Occasionally I have noticed a slight powdery film on my arms, which brushes off easily. Some people seem to feel a burn, or itchiness, but I have never had that experience. I tend to use it primarily at night. I'm about to order more. :)
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Yes. I'd recommend using ONR (Optimum No Rinse) waterless wash and shine. There are directions for mixing it as a clay lube on the bottle. It's very "slick" and works great! Plus, it's a concentrate so you get many, many spray bottles of clay lube and spray detailer out of a single bottle.
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I also read about this scrub to cut down on the initial slipperiness. Manduka also suggests this scrub, however I chose not to use it. It really does become better the more you use it and I use mine pretty much everyday. But if Manduka is suggesting it, then I'd think it is safe for your mat. Maybe you could hang it over the shower to dry if it's too cold outside.
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I gave the mat as a gift to my niece's daughter and she claims to have washed it and dried it in the machine and it came out good as new. Hope this is helpful.
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I've been using it for more than a year, and I soak it overnight in a diluted bleach solution (maybe 1:5 bleach:water) every month or two to kill the mildew. It works great, but the mat is starting to pull apart (it's seen hard use for that year + in our kitchen!), so I'm going to buy another.
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It would and make them smell good too. Sorry for the late response but I was on vacation. I am the person that formulated the product for Manduka. Many of the essential oils have claimed anti microbial properties and the cleaning agent has anti static (good for the mats) and anti microbial properties as well. The final product itself has not been tested for disinfecting. Look up the properties of the essential oils used and choose the type you think would work best.
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It will help for awhile unless you begin to sweat. Suggest washing your mat with mild soap and water or getting a better mat.
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If you use the mat on a regular basis (i.e., three times a week to daily) the smell goes away within a couple weeks as the mat absorbs your body oils, which seem to neutralize the rubber odor. Leaving the mat out unrolled and unused will not help.
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Yes, no problem. The mat and cover come with washing instructions. Just no harsh detergents or bleach