Cleaning cardio mat

sherry7899 · 09-18-19, 08:32 AM

I have a Gxmatt that I use for cardio. I am going to check the company 's website, but I wondered how to clean it. I think it is getting sticky from sweat.

I prefer to clean it indoors and not have to haul it outside.

Thank you!

anjabear · 09-18-19, 09:28 AM

I have a Gray Matter mat and when it needs a cleaning I wipe it down with a damp wash towel. I have also spayed a little window cleaner/ammonia on it and wiped it off. HTH

sherry7899 · 09-18-19, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by anjabear

I have a Gray Matter mat and when it needs a cleaning I wipe it down with a damp wash towel. I have also spayed a little window cleaner/ammonia on it and wiped it off. HTH

Thanks so much!

KateTT · 09-18-19, 10:07 AM

Try a mix of vinegar and Tea Tree oil in water - the vinegar is excellent for cleaning and deodorizing, the Tea Tree will disinfect. AND no harsh chemicals! Won't break down the rubber on the mat either.

I use this on my Yoga mat too. Sometimes using Lavender oil instead.
You could use any kind of essential oil. Orange is very invigorating.

I have tons of ideas. ;-)

marki64 · 09-18-19, 10:12 AM

I use Clorox wipes. I wipe it down right away after my workout. quick and easy. Hasn't affected my mat at all.

wlorrie · 09-18-19, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by marki64

I use Clorox wipes. I wipe it down right away after my workout. quick and easy. Hasn't affected my mat at all.

Me too! Easy peasy!

yogapam · 09-18-19, 12:45 PM

I put my yoga mats through the wash occasionally & hang them up to dry.

sherry7899 · 09-18-19, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by yogapam

I put my yoga mats through the wash occasionally & hang them up to dry.

I wish I could that, but this mat is six feet by five feet.

Annie S. · 09-18-19, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by yogapam

I put my yoga mats through the wash occasionally & hang them up to dry.

This reminds me of one time I put mine in the washer and hung it to dry. When I went to my next yoga class, it turned out it wasn't completely dry, although you couldn't see any moisture on it. I was quite the spectacle slipping and sliding all over the place!

I finally just rolled up my mat and did the rest of the practice on the bare floor. Now I'm paranoid, and I make sure I let it dry for a few days, LOL.

yogapam · 09-18-19, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Annie S.

This reminds me of one time I put mine in the washer and hung it to dry. When I went to my next yoga class, it turned out it wasn't completely dry, although you couldn't see any moisture on it. I was quite the spectacle slipping and sliding all over the place!

I finally just rolled up my mat and did the rest of the practice on the bare floor. Now I'm paranoid, and I make sure I let it dry for a few days, LOL.

Yes, lol, I can see that happening as they take a few days to dry completely especially if they are heavier. My jade mat took a while!

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sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Cleaning cardio mat I have a Gxmatt that I use for cardio. I am going to check the company 's website, but I wondered how to clean it. I think it is getting sticky from sweat. I prefer to clean it indoors and not have to haul it outside. Thank you! __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

09-18-19, 09:28 AM
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KateTT VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spicer, MN	Try a mix of vinegar and Tea Tree oil in water - the vinegar is excellent for cleaning and deodorizing, the Tea Tree will disinfect. AND no harsh chemicals! Won't break down the rubber on the mat either. I use this on my Yoga mat too. Sometimes using Lavender oil instead. You could use any kind of essential oil. Orange is very invigorating. I have tons of ideas. ;-) __________________ *Do your BEST and Forget the Rrrrest! Tony Horton* When your body screams, tell it to shut up! Body Pump "Where I am today is where my mind put me. Where I'll be tomorrow is where my mind put me." - Billy Blanks *I'm a SHOCKING GRADUATE of STS!!!! Feb - May '09!* *I did it again! I'm a SHOCKING GRADUATE of STS!!!! Feb - May 2018!* Beachbody On Demand 80 Day Obsession - Full Rotation June - September 2018 *Third time's a charm! I'm a SHOCKING GRADUATE of STS!!!! July-Oct 2020!*

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marki64 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Wisconsin	I use Clorox wipes. I wipe it down right away after my workout. quick and easy. Hasn't affected my mat at all.

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