How Antibacterial Spray Destroyed My Yoga Mat in Four Months—And Why It Happens to Everyone
A yoga mat enthusiast’s weekly antibacterial spray routine resulted in chemical degradation that went unnoticed for months until the rubber crumbled under touch. The culprit? Isopropyl alcohol and bleach compounds break down polymer chains in rubber far faster than most people realize, cutting mat lifespan in half and creating a slipping hazard.