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After a stressful day at work, you desperately need some relaxation! Luckily, you’re not far from your private sauna . All you have to do is go down to the basement, preheat the sauna and quickly slip out of your clothes. In the warm cabin, you can make yourself comfortable on your towel and the cozy wooden bench and leave the stress of the office behind you. This guide will show you the different variants and how you can heat and clean your home sauna:

 

All just hot air? Relax your body and mind in the sauna

It’s all just hot air. This can stimulate your circulation and blood flow, cleanse your skin and give you a rosy complexion. Tired muscles also regenerate faster in the sauna and you strengthen your immune system. Sessions are beneficial for your whole body – especially after exercise.

In the sauna, it’s not just your body that relaxes, but also your soul. During the warm bath, you can enjoy the peace and quiet and forget about everyday life. This works even better if you have your own sauna at home that you share with your family or friends at most. There are no long waiting times, as many models can be heated up at the touch of a button. In addition, you can pour on your favorite scent in your private sauna, don’t have to worry about strangers staring at you, and can sit as long as you like.

Barrel, cabin or house: these are the types of sauna you can choose from

Depending on how much space you have at home, different types of sauna may be suitable for you. Here you will get an overview of the different heat chambers and their advantages.

The barrel sauna for even heat

The barrel sauna is designed for outdoor use and looks very cozy thanks to its round barrel shape. At the same time, the curved walls have a practical use because they heat up the sauna more quickly and distribute the heat more evenly, which saves you energy. A sauna barrel also takes up relatively little space and is also suitable for smaller gardens. The assembly is also quite straightforward; with a little DIY talent, you can even build the sauna yourself.

You can heat your barrel sauna in two different ways. If you like dry heat in the style of a Finnish sauna, a classic electric heater with electrically heated sauna stones is a good choice. With an organic combi heater, you can also turn your barrel sauna into a warm, moist steam sauna, which puts less strain on your circulation.

The infrared cabin for moderate heat

Instead of a sauna stove, infrared cabins have special heaters on the wooden walls that emit warm infrared rays. This heat radiates directly onto your skin,The temperature is usually a pleasant 60 degrees, while classic saunas easily reach over 95 degrees. So infrared cabins are a good alternative if you don’t like to sweat a lot but still want to do something good for your tired and tense muscles.

The sauna house with two heat levels

Sauna houses look like small Nordic wooden huts and offer a lot of space. Spacious versions measuring 500 x 500 cm often even have a porch where you and your sauna guests can change. While you relax in a Finnish sauna or steam bath , you can enjoy the view of your facility from one or more windows. To ensure that no heat escapes, the windows are usually double-glazed and well insulated.

Even small sauna houses can comfortably accommodate several people, because the high ceilings mean that the benches can be set up not only next to each other, but also on different levels above each other . Unlike in the evenly heated barrel sauna, there are temperature differences. Since it is cooler at the bottom than at the top, you can choose between two heat levels at any time and change the bench as you wish.

The indoor sauna for hot temperatures

You don’t have a garden or a terrace? Then an indoor sauna could be the solution for you. The mostly square models don’t need much space and can be easily integrated into the basement or bathroom. With an electric heater, they reach high temperatures of over 80 degrees and are good if you like to really sweat in the sauna.

From materials to power connection: your checklist for buying a sauna

To help you choose the right sauna, we have put together a small checklist with points that you should pay attention to before buying.

Material: untreated wood

Wood is the material of choice for saunas because it stores heat, releases it evenly and can absorb moisture well. It is important that the wood is untreated, i.e. neither varnished nor glazed, as the heat could release chemical ingredients that you would then inhale.

Size: compact or spacious?

Manufacturers specify the dimensions of the sauna in width x depth x height . For barrel saunas, the base dimensions are specified, i.e. the floor area. The manufacturer’s specifications also include information on how many people the heat chamber is suitable for. Here is a guide:

• Infrared cabins with compact dimensions of 90 x 90 x 190 cm are enough for you alone.
• A size of approximately 130 x 120 x 195 cm is suitable for two people.
• Saunas for four people are usually 205 x 335 x 216 cm.

Shape: square or round?

Square sauna or infrared cabins are suitable for indoor use, as they are easy to install in the room and take up little space. Round barrel saunas are original for outdoor use. If you have a large garden, you can build a typical sauna house there.

Temperature: electric or bio combi oven?

In many saunas, a heater heats the interior simply at the push of a button. The output is given in kilowatts (kW). You can expect particularly high humidity from bio-combination heaters, which you can also use to set up different variants such as steam baths.

For the classic Finnish sauna, an electric oven that heats with electricity is sufficient. Home saunas can reach temperatures of up to 120 degrees. The temperatures in infrared cabins are usually between 40 and 60 degrees.

Power connection: normal or heavy current?

The electrical connection to your sauna should be carried out by a specialist. For the sauna heater, you need a 400 volt power connection and additional fuses. For a mini sauna and a heater with an output of 3 kW and for infrared cabins, normal power from the socket (200 to 230 volts) is usually sufficient.

In the garden or in the house? This is the right sauna for you

Whether you want to use the sauna in the garden or in your own home is crucial for choosing the right model. The number of people you want to use the sauna with also plays a role in the purchase decision. Here are a few tips.

Sauna pleasure in the garden

You can use a nice spot in the garden for a sauna barrel or a sauna house. If you like to sauna in company, choose a model for at least four people. In the barrel sauna, the sauna guests sit opposite each other on two benches, which can be very communicative. In the sauna house, the benches are usually arranged one above the other and offer space to lie down. For romantic sessions with your partner, there are small sauna barrels and cute sauna houses for two people.

Sauna fun in the house

Infrared cabins and indoor saunas are perfect for the bathroom, the basement or a relaxation room. Infrared cabins are often designed for one or two people and built to save space. In larger models for four people you can also lie down and relax.

Matching accessories: How to make your session even more comfortable

An evening in the sauna is a great wellness experience. Find out here how you can make your sauna even more comfortable with the right accessories.

• Various sauna infusions such as eucalyptus, lemongrass or spruce needles ensure a pleasant scent experience during the session . To do this, fill water into an infusion pot, add a few drops of the desired concentrate and then ladle the water over the oven stones.
• You can sit or lie particularly comfortably on wooden furniture. You can also upholster the benches with headrests, backrests and fireproof cushions.
• You can also use a large towel as a base , which will protect you from contact with the hot wooden bench and at the same time add a nice splash of color with its colorful patterns.
• The warm light of a lamp creates a calming atmosphere on the wall or ceiling.

Four steps: How to clean your sauna properly

Since the moist heat attracts bacteria, it is important that you clean your sauna thoroughly every two months. Here are a few tips.

1. Precaution: Before entering the sauna, you should shower thoroughly and do not wear perfume or deodorant, as you could inhale the fumes. Also, use a fresh towel as a base each time and open the sauna door when you are finished so that the hot air can escape.
2. Cleaning: First, let the room cool down completely and then wipe the benches with a damp cloth – do not use chemical cleaners or wood preservatives. If you have a wood-burning stove, carefully vacuum the ash and wipe it with a mixture of vinegar and lemon juice. Scrub dirty sauna stones with a root brush. Then dust the walls with a dry cloth and vacuum the floor.
3. Disinfection: After cleaning, disinfect the benches, walls and floor with a mixture of 30 ml of hydrogen peroxide and 1 liter of water. Alternatively, you can disinfect the cabin by heating it to 100 to 115 degrees for half an hour.
4. Aftercare: Once a year it is time for a general inspection of your sauna. Sand off splinters of wood with sandpaper, oil metal hinges, tighten loose screws and replace rusty parts. Also check whether the heating elements in the sauna heater are all glowing evenly. If not, have it serviced professionally.

Conclusion: Go to the sauna without long waiting times and travel

In the sauna, you sweat in a healthy way and relax your body and mind. If you have your own heat cabin in your house or garden, you can use the sauna whenever you want – without a long journey or waiting time. You can read important information about your private sauna experience here:

• Round barrel saunas and spacious sauna houses with their own anteroom are ideal for sessions in the garden . An electric heater heats up the sauna at the touch of a button, while you can also use an organic combi heater for warm, moist steam baths.
• Space-saving infrared cabins for indoor use are great for targeted muscle relaxation . The temperature inside is between 40 and 60 degrees. Heat lamps on the walls shine directly onto your skin.
• Indoor saunas are designed for sauna enjoyment in the home . They are square and fit in the bathroom or as a wellness area in the basement. An electric heater ensures temperatures of over 80 degrees.
• With the right furniture, infusions and atmospheric lighting, you can make your home sauna even more comfortable.
• Ventilate the cabin thoroughly after each session and clean the room every two months. Avoid using chemical cleaning agents.