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

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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 ...

Cleaning your yoga mat regularly is crucial due to the accumulation of bacteria, dirt, and sweat. Ideally, mats should be ...

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Nearly 75% of swab samples taken from fitness equipment such as dumbbells, treadmills and exercise mats tested positive for Staphylococcus aureus, according to a 2018 study in the Journal of ...

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 ...

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 ...