Care & Maintenance
Keep your sauna or steam room performing beautifully for years to come with these simple care routines.
After Each Use
- Leave the door open for 15–20 minutes to ventilate
- Wipe down benches with a dry towel
- Remove any water from the floor
- Empty the sauna bucket
Weekly
- Wipe benches and walls with a damp cloth
- Clean the floor with a mild, pH-neutral cleaner
- Check heater stones are evenly distributed
- For steam rooms: wipe tiles and check drain
Seasonally
- Inspect timber for cracks or discolouration — sand and refinish if needed
- Replace heater stones every 1–2 years (traditional saunas)
- Descale steam generator with citric acid crystals
- Check door seals and hinges
- Inspect electrical connections (by qualified electrician)
Good practice
- Use kiln-dried, untreated wood for repairs
- Ventilate after every session
- Use sauna-safe cleaning products only
- Sit on a towel to protect the wood
- Have your electrical installation checked annually
- Use a water softener for steam generators in hard water areas
- Have electrical and plumbing work done by qualified professionals
- Always consult your doctor before using a sauna or steam room, especially if you have a medical condition
What to avoid
- Never use harsh chemicals, bleach or abrasive cleaners
- Never pour undiluted essential oils on heater elements
- Don't leave the door closed immediately after a session
- Don't exceed the recommended usage hours for your heater class
- Never attempt electrical repairs yourself
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