Cleaning your yoga mat regularly is crucial due to the accumulation of bacteria, dirt, and sweat. Ideally, mats should be cleaned after each workout using a gentle disinfectant or a mixture of ...

Exercise mats can be particularly germy, but you can stay safe by carefully cleaning and disinfecting them when you work out.

Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria and can cause infections.While Staphylococcus aureus is found on many gym surfaces, exercise mats are particularly germy. That’s partly because ...

There's no one-size-fits-all answer. Here's what you need to know to decide how—and how often—to give your yoga mat a wipe ...