Maintenance of an infrared sauna

Proper maintenance of the infrared sauna prevents bacteria and fungus from growing and ensures that you have a great experience every time you use the sauna. We recommend placing a towel on the floor and one on the bench before using the infrared sauna. Remove the towel from the infrared cabin immediately after use. In addition, it is advisable to leave the door open after use so that the cabin can be aired properly.

CANADIAN RED CEDAR WOOD IS EASIER TO MAINTAIN
Not all wood species are the same. Canadian Red Cedar wood saunas require a lot less maintenance than other wood species because Canadian Red Cedar naturally has a fungicidal and bactericidal oil in the wood.

DUST FROM THE SAUNA
If any dirt or dust has gotten onto the sauna floor / decking, use a hoover to suck up any loose particles. Even if you don't see any dirt, it is recommended to vacuum every few weeks to prevent dust from settling in.

SCRUBBING BENCHES AND BACKRESTS
Scrub benches, walls and backrests that have been in contact with the body regularly. Dip a handbrush into a bucket of lukewarm water and scrub all areas where you or other people have sat during the sauna session. Thirty seconds of scrubbing should be enough for normal cleaning. Disinfect all backrests, floor and sauna bench with dettol, for example. Scouring and bleaching agents are strongly discouraged. Then rinse the wood with clean water when you are done.

SAND THE SAUNA WITH FINE SANDPAPER
A few times a year you can sand the inside (bench, bottom and backrest) of the cabin with sandpaper, this will make the ir cabin look like new again! After sanding the cabin, it is advisable to clean it with a damp cloth to remove the shavings from the cabin. Take a sandpaper with a light grit for sanding the infrared cabin.

TIP 1

Place a towel on floor and sauna bench, this prevents sweat from soaking into the wood

TIP 2

Use a special sauna cushion (see here), with water-repellent cover and place a towel over it where you will sit/lie down on it

TIP 3

Sand the backrest, bench and wooden floor or decking with a fine-grit sandpaper (if necessary)