To get the most out of your experience and ensure your sauna lasts for years to come, it’s important to keep it clean. Luckily saunas are made with materials that are durable, safe and really easy to clean. A quick wipe down after each use and regular deep cleaning will keep your sauna safe and enjoyable to use.  

Regular Sauna Cleaning and Care

Following good sauna etiquette can reduce the amount of time needed to clean your sauna, especially if it’s used regularly and by multiple people. Before you enter, make sure you are clean and try to avoid tracking in dirt and debris as much as possible. Using clean, absorbent bath or beach towels on the benches and floor every session will help reduce stains caused by perspiration, dirt and sweat which means less scrubbing later on. 

After using your sauna, use a wet brush and water bucket to scrub down all of the surfaces that have been touched including benches, walls and backrests. Then wipe everything down to remove excess moisture. It should only take a minute and will help keep your sauna in good condition. When you exit your sauna be sure to leave the door open to air it out. The remaining heat in the rocks and wooden interior will eventually dry all of the moisture out. 

Not drying out your sauna and wiping it down each time will make it much more difficult to remove stains. What normally could’ve been quickly and easily scrubbed away with water, will then need to be tackled with some mild detergent like dish soap and elbow grease. 

How to Deep Clean Your Sauna

Depending on how frequently it’s used and by how many people, your sauna will require periodic deep cleaning; we recommend once a month. Your sauna should not be operating or producing heat while you’re cleaning and it’s best to keep the door open if you’re using anything with a strong scent. Just remember to stay away from harsh chemical cleaners unless you discover mold.

If you see mold growing anywhere, you’ll want to clean your sauna with a bleach or bacterial cleaner safe for use in a sauna, then air it out until the bleach fully evaporates. If you use it often enough, you may also want to clean and sanitize your sauna floor more thoroughly. You can wet-mop it with a liquid deodorizing cleaner mixed with water, just remember to avoid harsh chemicals whenever possible, especially on wooden parts.

If you’ve noticed dirt and sweat stains forming on the wood, use a brush, warm water and a mild detergent to scrub the stains. If soap doesn’t recreate the like-new look of your wood, you can gently sand your benches with a very fine grain sandpaper (no more than once a year) to restore them to pristine condition. 

With preventative and proper care, your sauna will continue to be a relaxing safe haven for years to come. If you have any questions about using or cleaning your sauna give us a call at 970-879-4390 or drop us a note.