How to Keep Your Round Outdoor Sauna Odor-Free and Reduce Bacteria?

Why Is It Easy for Round Outdoor Sauna Rooms to Produce Odors and Bacteria in Closed Spaces?

Round outdoor Sauna rooms have odors and bacteria, which are related to our body metabolism, sauna room materials, and hygiene and cleanliness.

Human Metabolism

In the high temperature environment of the round outdoor sauna, our skin will excrete a lot of sweat. Although sweat itself is odorless, the bacteria in the air will decompose the cells in the sweat and produce urea and other odorous gases, just like we usually feel that we have sweat odor after exercise. At the same time, the sauna is a closed space, and the gas and water vapor we exhale, and the humid environment accelerates the reproduction of bacteria, so the sauna is prone to produce odor and bacteria.

Sauna Building Materials

In order to better preserve the round outdoor sauna, anti-corrosion paint will be applied to the wood surface, which will produce odor. In addition, if the sauna is used for a long time and does not pay attention to maintenance, it will cause problems such as wood mold and produce unpleasant moldy odors.

Untimely Cleaning

After using the round outdoor sauna room, we do not clean the water stains, dirt, dust and sauna tools in time, and do not ventilate it, which can easily breed bacteria and mold, causing the indoor air to be unfresh and smelly. Then use the sauna room, and the high temperature environment will accelerate the growth of bacteria. The ventilation system of the sauna room will also age due to long-term operation of the equipment, and the ventilation system outlet will be blocked, resulting in air stagnation, breathing problems, etc., which also need proper cleaning and maintenance.

In addition, compared with traditional saunas, infrared saunas have more carbon fiber panels or ceramic heating tubes, which are more likely to retain dust and impurities. Infrared saunas also do not rely on steam evaporation, so odors are more likely to remain.

The Impact of Odor or Bacteria in the Enclosed Space of a Round Outdoor Sauna on Customer Experience

The Round outdoor sauna room is a closed and high-temperature environment. If the air is not circulated, it will affect the customer’s experience and health.

Low Oxygen Contnet

heavy breathing, easily causing a series of discomfort symptoms such as dizziness.

Poor Air Flow

If the sauna room is not properly ventilated, the odor and bacteria in the sauna room are not removed, and long-term retention will cause the air in the sauna room to be turbid and breed various bacteria. Subsequent use will easily cause customers to inhale turbid air and bacteria, which will easily cause a burden on the respiratory system, resulting in a decrease in resistance and affecting the customer’s physical and mental health.

Impact on Customer Sauna Experience

In a high-temperature and closed sauna room, the mixed sweat smell discharged by the human body, bacteria breed, and produce odors, the customer’s mood for experiencing the sauna room becomes worse, causing the customer to lose interest in the sauna room, affecting the customer’s sensory experience.

Alphasauna Manufacturer‘s Guide: How to Properly Clean a Commercial Sauna Room and Reduce Bacteria?

Keeping your sauna clean is essential. A clean sauna not only gives the user a comfortable first impression, but also effectively prevents odor and bacteria growth, thereby deepening the sauna experience. Not only that, it also prolongs the life of the sauna and its optimal performance. Next, we introduce the best ways to clean traditional saunas and infrared saunas.

Traditional Sauna Room

Before using the sauna room, you should equip yourself with towels, bath towels and sauna hats with good absorption function so that the sweat can be fully absorbed. Alphasauna not only designs sauna hats with heat insulation and strong adsorption to protect the scalp and hair from overheating damage, but also fully absorbs the sweat produced during the steaming process. It also designs different styles, which are beautiful and atmospheric, and provide customers with choices.
When using the sauna room, pay attention to whether the ventilation system is operating normally. After use, you can use clean water and towels to clean the ventilation system outlet, and arrange personnel to maintain the ventilation system regularly.
After using the sauna room, turn off the power, take out the sauna accessories and supplies, and clean and disinfect them. Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to clean debris, such as hair and dust. You can also use baking soda soaked in water with a clean towel and soft brush to gently wipe the sauna room and benches. If there are cushions in the sauna room, you need to remove the cushions regularly for cleaning and drying. After cleaning, the sauna room needs to be ventilated and dried to ensure that the sauna room is dry and to prevent moisture from being trapped in the sauna room and causing mold.
If an outdoor sauna room is used for a long time, it also needs regular maintenance. To prevent the wood in the sauna room from getting damp and rotting, arrange for professionals to regularly apply anti-corrosion paint to the wood. If the sauna room uses electric heaters for heating, professionals are also required to perform daily maintenance of the equipment. At Alphasauna, our technicians will heat treat the wood and apply anti-corrosion paints such as wax wood oil to extend the use life of the wood as much as possible and reduce rotting.

Infrared Sauna Room

Infrared equipment is different from the heating furnace, hearth stone and steamer used in traditional sauna rooms. The core component is the infrared heater, including fiber panels or ceramic heating tubes, which are more delicate and easy to damage. Its durability is affected by the environment and maintenance frequency. If the infrared sauna equipment is damaged, the cost of repair is high. In the long run, the maintenance cost is much lower than the replacement cost, so it is necessary to contact professionals regularly for maintenance and inspection to reduce greater losses.
Compared with traditional sauna rooms, infrared sauna rooms also need to be cleaned and maintained more carefully on the basis of cleaning traditional sauna rooms. When cleaning the heating tube, turn off the power, and then wipe the heating tube with a clean, slightly damp soft cloth. Do not use chemical cleaners to avoid corroding the heating tube. After cleaning, wipe it with a dry soft cloth to keep the heating tube dry to avoid leaving water stains, which will cause the heating tube to rust or affect the infrared radiation efficiency.

Essential Oils and Natural Fragrances: Creating a Fresh and Healthy Sauna Experience

In a high-temperature, closed sauna environment, air quality directly affects the customer’s sensory experience. Using essential oils and fragrances can not only remove odors and purify the air, but also bring customers a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.

Essential Oils

Artificial fragrances have chemical components. In a high-temperature environment, the components will catalyze and cause adverse physiological reactions to the human body. Therefore, choosing the pure and natural essential oil flavor that customers want can better reflect its efficacy. For example, lavender essential oil has a soothing and sleep-inducing effect. Drop a small amount of essential oil into the sauna aroma bowl, heat the sauna aroma bowl through the sauna stone, and distribute the fragrance. Pay attention to the amount to avoid too strong a smell. We at Alphasauna have a complete set of sauna accessories, including aromatherapy bowls, essential oils, and sauna stones, which are beautiful and practical. You don’t need to buy them separately to meet your needs.
When cleaning the sauna after using it, you can drop a proper amount of essential oil into the clean towel and water, and wipe the sauna. Some essential oils have natural cleaning ability, such as tea tree, lemon, etc., which can effectively resist bacteria and have natural plant fragrance, which prolongs the fresh feeling after cleaning the sauna. Alphasauna also uses raw materials such as camphor wood, which has a light fragrance, makes people feel comfortable, and has a certain insect repellent effect.

Wooden Scented Tablets or Natural Sachets

They can be hung or placed in the corners of the sauna, emitting a mild and lasting plant fragrance to purify the air in the sauna.

Conclusion

From the above four aspects, we concluded that there are three factors that produce odor and bacteria in a high-temperature closed sauna: human metabolism, sauna building materials, cleaning and maintenance. We also analyzed the sensory impact of odor and bacteria in the sauna on customers. For these problems, we proposed solutions such as choosing high-quality sauna accessories, cleaning and hygiene, ventilation, and using fragrance to diffuse and purify the air.
Ensuring that the round outdoor sauna is odor-free and clean is the key to giving customers a good experience. Paying attention to the cleaning and maintenance of the sauna can extend the service life of the sauna and keep it in the best condition for several years.

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