Learning how to clean a sauna properly is essential as saunas can be a breeding ground for bacteria and germs. Over time this can build up and cause harm to your sauna and you.
Since regular cleanings are essential to a healthy sauna we had to a write an article on how to clean a sauna. We recommend following each of the fallowing steps. Doing so will keep your sauna clean and your body healthy.
How To Clean a Sauna
After Every Session
After every session you should do a little cleaning, but nothing to extensive. This clean up is to maintain your sauna, while not putting too much energy on into cleaning the unit. This process consists of:
- Clean up sweat. (Clean up the sweat with your towels. Make sure to get the floor, walls, and seat of the sauna.)
- Pick up belongings and trash. (Leave the sauna looking the same as you walked in.)
- Leave sauna on. (Keep the sauna on for another 30 minutes to burn off moisture.)
After Every 3 Months
After every 2-3 months you should do some deep cleaning. This clean up will be more extensive than the regular cleaning, but is essential to maintaining your sauna. This cleaning process consist of:
- Clean out any trash or debris. (Place any trash you can physically pick up in a trash bag.)
- Vacuum or sweep out sauna. (Vacuum out seats and floor.)
- Wash benches. (Remove staines with water and baking soda (or mild detergent.)
- Use fine sand paper to remove tough stains. (Sand until stains are gone.)
- Mop floor. (Mop if you’re using a traditional sauna with a drain.)
- Rinse off benches/floor with water. (If you have an infrared sauna then you should instead wipe these areas with a wet cloth.)
- Clean grates or vents. (Wash with same solution to disinfect the parts.)
- Air out sauna to dry. (Leave sauna door open until all the moisture is gone.)
Tips:
- Spray essential oils. (Essential oils act as a natural cleaner that simply make the sauna smell great.)
- Pressure wash exterior. (If you own an outdoor sauna than pressure washing the exterior with keep it clean and looking new.)
- Perform general maintenance. (Keep an eye out for general maintenance that should be done. Such as loose hinges, broken wood, etc.)
Conclusion
In the end cleaning your sauna on a regular basis is highly recommended if you want to extend the life span of your investment. In addition a clean sauna is a much more relaxing experience than a dirty/smelly one. So stay healthy and clean your home sauna on a regular basis.
