Your mat should be cleaned carefully by hand using warm water and a soft cloth. We encourage you to store your mat in the YM shoulder bag supplied, rolled image side out. This will ensure that the mat stays crease-free and the image integrity is not compromised. We do not recommend using cleaning solvents or machine washing your mat. The mat is designed for the practice of yoga, pilates, and similar low impact exercise. We do not recommend wearing shoes, as this type of abrasion will prematurely distress the image.