Sauna Accessories

Sauna rocks store heat from the sauna heater. When the bather throws water onto the hot rocks, a burst of steam will blend with the dry air in the room, giving the bather an enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere. Never use the heater without sauna stones as it may cause a fire and only use sauna stones that are recommended by the sauna heater manufacturer.

No. You can only use clean water that is suitable for household use. Do not use water that contains chlorine like that from a swimming pool or hot tub because it will cause corrosion of your heater.

As well as being smooth and comfortable on the skin they are also cool to the touch. Hardwoods absorb heat and become too hot to sit on or touch.

The temperature of a sauna room is warmer at ceiling level and cooler near the floor. Benches are installed at different heights to give the bather a choice of different bathing temperatures.

The best protection against moisture is proper ventilation and drying after using the sauna. Do not apply paint, sealants or any preservative on the wood panels as they may release toxins into the atmosphere. In addition, wood swells and shrinks as it heats and cools and tears off paint and sealants which are only on the surface of the wood. It is best to leave the internal timber in a raw state.

A tiled floor or something similar is recommended for your sauna so that it can be easily washed and kept clean. Tile, cement, or heavy duty vinyl are the most common floor finishes because they are washable. Waterproofing is recommended in most instances.

If required you can brush the sauna floors and walls with a heavily diluted detergent and water mixture or apply disinfecting agents like alkalescent or alkaline detergent using a damp cloth or sponge. If you apply a disinfecting agent, use cold water and rinse the wood panels thoroughly. It is advisable to clean the sauna before heating it so that it dries easily. Do not under any circumstances soak the softwood sauna timbers within the room or use a gurney.