Here's how to prevent them from becoming smelly or stained.
, yoga blocks can also get kind of gross, so make sure you're cleaning them from time to time. Just how often is that necessary? It depends.
According to Sarah Pelc Graca, an NASM-certified personal trainer and weight-loss coach, you should consider how often you use the blocks and how sweaty you typically get during your workouts."If you're using them multiple times a week, I'd recommend washing once every week or two, but if you're using them less frequently — say, once a week — you can wash them once a month," Pelc Graca told POPSUGAR.
, you probably need to clean the blocks more frequently than you would when taking gentler yoga classes.The best practices for cleaning differ slightly depending on whether your blocks are made of foam, wood, or cork. The good news? You probably already have everything you need to get the job done, and as long as you're cleaning the blocks fairly regularly, you probably won't have to worry about them becoming too badly stained or odorous.
"For a foam yoga block, I recommend mixing a few drops of dishwashing soap in water, and using a towel dipped in the soapy water to clean your block," Pelc Graca said. Similarly, a simple damp cloth should be enough to clean wood blocks."Because wood soaks in water, make sure to not use excess water," she added. Cork blocks, on the other hand, require a bit more care.
Pelc Graca added that you can also use tea tree oil as a substitute for soap when cleaning yoga blocks."It is a natural and organic disinfectant, so it kills germs and bacteria without the harsh effects of some soaps," she explained. However you clean them, and whatever the material, be sure to allow the blocks to air dry.
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