If you own a sauna or steam room, it may not appear to be maintenance-dependent but to capitalize on a consistent performance for years to come free of health hazards, it’s almost a requirement.
Investing in an infrared sauna or steam room is a great way to improve and maintain health. To take care of a sauna is to keep it running smoothly, in the same way it does for you. Thankfully, cleaning and maintaining a sauna is relatively straightforward and easy. Steam rooms, on the other hand, can be more challenging as they’re a wet environment. If you’re using dry heat, an interior can be cleaned by simply wiping it down with a damp cloth. Regardless, a thorough cleaning should be down every two weeks. This is what is recommended.
The sauna bench
The sauna bench is one of the dirtiest places in a sauna. Perspiration stains from your body is common. This however isn’t anything to worry about. Should you find one is beginning to appear in your at-home personal sauna or steam room, simply lightly sand it down. After each use of a personal sauna or steam room, ensure you wipe down your bench with a damp cloth.
The sauna floor
A sauna floor is a high traffic area, especially in a commercial environment such as a gym or fitness sauna. This area will trap debris and bacteria however this can be remedied using a vacuum hand attachment once every month. It can also be beneficial to mop the sauna floor with a sauna-specific cleaning solution from time to time.
The sauna walls
The sauna walls can be cleaned with a general sauna cleaners. Exterior walls made from wood should be treated like you would a piece of wood furniture. Do not use paint or vanish. If there’s polish on exterior wood, you can re-apply. Comparatively, outdoor saunas will require period pressure washing to help the walls maintain its natural, original look.
The sauna heater
Infrared sauna heaters or steam room generators generally do not require much maintenance or upkeep. That said, they still may need an occasional wipe. A damp sponge should be all you need to wipe off fingerprints, debris, or other buildup. Remember to ensure the heater’s cooled down prior to getting started on cleaning it as this can lead to significant burns.
What to use for sauna cleaning
There are some cleaning solutions you can buy specific to a sauna which will also work in your steam room. If you don’t want to spend on a sauna cleaner, you can also make your own from essential oils in water and a tablespoon of baking soda to give you some abrasiveness to scrub down wood with.
To achieve optimal cleanliness, a homemade cleaner derived from baking soda and water is all you really need. Pure, filtered, or distilled water that lacks the mineral content is generally recommended for sauna cleaning, as said minerals can cause buildup.
Ongoing maintenance of an infrared sauna or steam room will help to minimize the hazards of accumulating moisture, dirt, and dust in these rooms. Dirty saunas are not fun to walk into. Assuming you’re using it regularly, a schedule should be set for what needs to be done weekly and monthly. How to clean heat therapy rooms like these begin with having a high quality, properly built space and you get exactly that when you order from Steam Sauna.