Product Review: Manduka Mat Renew

Not long after I started practicing yoga last year, I decided to invest in a quality mat. I didn't know much about yoga, so buying a mat intimidated me, but eventually I found a mat that I adore (the Manduka PROlite, in case you're curious). Once I had a great mat, I wanted to be sure to take good care of it.

One of the first priorities on my list was learning to take care of my mat properly. How was I supposed to clean this thing? Would water do the trick? Did I need to disinfect it? While there are as many solutions out there as there are yogis, I saw Manduka Mat Renew in the Awakened boutique and decided to give it a try.

I've been using it for several months and I really like it! Now my post-Savasana ritual is to spray my mat with the cleaner, wipe it with a damp cloth, and lay it flat to dry. Not only does it get rid of the sweat and germs I leave on it after each class, but it also keeps my mat and my mat bag smelling fresh thanks to the essential oils.

How do you clean your mat? Have you ever tried Manduka Mat Renew?

- Rachel