5 Tips For Sauna Owners

There are many things that you can do to ensure that your sauna is a healthy and enjoyable addition to your home. Whether you’re looking to invest in an indoor or outdoor sauna, these 5 tips can help you to get the most out of your purchase.

1. Size: Make sure that your sauna is sized for the number of people you intend to use it at any one time. This will ensure that the heat is distributed evenly throughout the space and will also allow for an efficient and safe use of the sauna.

2. Cleanliness: Keep your sauna clean by vacuuming it every week to remove dirt and dust that may have collected in the cracks of the wood. You can also use a mild detergent soap or diluted white or cider vinegar with water to wipe down the backrests, floor and bench seats.

3. Stay hydrated: Drink at least two to four glasses of water before and after each session to help hydrate your body and replace the electrolytes that are lost through sweating.

4. Plan your sauna sessions: Schedule a time to use your sauna and be aware of when you are most likely to need it. Keeping to these dates can ensure that you will have the most time to enjoy your sauna.

5. Listen to your body: It’s important to take notes on how you feel during a session. Monitor your heart rate, and if you feel dizzy or nauseous, leave the sauna immediately.

6. Keep your sauna smelling fresh: It is important to avoid bringing in any food or drinks into the sauna, as these can cause stains on the surfaces of the benches and headrests. This will not only leave an unsightly mark, but it can also detract from the ambiance of your sauna and lead to costly repairs.

7. Be a teetotaler before entering your sauna: Alcoholic beverages can cause you to feel dehydrated, which can lead to nausea and light-headedness during the sauna session.

8. Use your sauna often: It is recommended that you use the sauna on a regular basis to reap the health benefits that it can provide. It can help you to maintain your weight and improve your overall physical health and wellbeing.

9. Prepare the sauna for use: Start the fire well in advance of your first session, so that the stones and walls have time to absorb the heat from the flames. This is also the time to set up the cold plunge and water buckets.

10. Use a thermometer: The air temperature reading on your sauna’s thermostat should be somewhere in the 180-220degF range.

Once you are inside, start the sauna with dry heat and work your way up to a higher temperature. When you reach your maximum sauna temperature, switch to loyly — splashing water on the rocks to produce steam and create a more humid environment. This will help your core to heat up more efficiently and you will find that this is a more pleasant experience.