How to Safeguard a Portable Wood Sauna During Extended Non-use？

Sauna originated in Finland and has a history of more than 4,000 years. It has now become an intangible cultural heritage. Speaking of saunas, they are generally heated by sauna stoves. Now there are also steam heating. Wet steam rooms are a type of sauna, which is an extension of saunas. In modern times, infrared is used to achieve the effect of saunas. The benefits of saunas to the body are detoxification, good for the skin, and enhancing the body’s immunity. Now, whether it is wet steaming or dry steaming, it is loved by more and more people, and more and more people have come to their homes, so that they can enjoy the fun of sauna without leaving their homes. If you don’t use the sauna for a long time, it is very important to take protective measures, which can not only extend the service life of the sauna, but also maintain the sauna experience. When you use it again, it will still be in good condition and can be used immediately.

How to Protect the Indoor Sauna Room When It Is Idle?

The key to maintaining an indoor sauna is to keep it dry and ventilated to prevent moisture and mold. Regular cleaning and equipment inspections ensure that the sauna environment is clean and sanitary and extend its service life.

Ventilation and Dehumidification

If the portable wood sauna is not used for a long time, open the door after the last session to ventilate and dehumidify the interior thoroughly. Regularly use a dehumidifier, mildew-proof essential oil, or activated charcoal inside the portable wood sauna to prevent moisture buildup. Run the dehumidifier for at least 30 minutes and ensure vents remain open to promote airflow. When the surface of the portable wood sauna is dry, it not only stays moisture-free but also eliminates lingering odors effectively.

Resistant to Mold and Moisture

Most indoor saunas are built in bathrooms and basements where humidity is high. Using mild detergents can not only clean the sauna, but also is a way of maintenance. For example, wiping the wood surface with white vinegar and water can kill bacteria and remove mildew. You can also cover the wood floor with old newspapers to absorb moisture, and then regularly check the internal environment of the sauna.

Regular Inspection

Uncover the newspaper and check its condition. If it becomes soft, wrinkled, and still feels slightly moist, it is probably because the ground is damp and you may need to replace the bamboo charcoal bag and desiccant.

Sauna Manufacturer Alphasauna’s Protection Advice for Long-Term Outages of Portable Wood and Outdoor Saunas

Outdoor saunas focus on protecting against wind, rain and pests, and regularly maintain wood and equipment to extend their service life and maintain a good sauna experience.

Surface Protection

Use a waterproof, dustproof and UV-resistant cover to cover the entire sauna room to protect the external wood from rain, ultraviolet rays and dust. One thing to note is that you need to reserve a vent between the cover and the top of the sauna room to maintain natural ventilation and prevent the humid environment caused by lack of ventilation.
If you put the sauna room by the sea, it is recommended to further treat the wood with anti-corrosion and apply natural wood wax oil for maintenance to enhance the wood’s moisture and sun protection capabilities. Be careful not to use protective oil with strong chemical properties, which will damage the wood, reduce the life of the wood, or even make it unusable.

Ground Moisture Prevention

Since the environment faced by outdoor saunas is more complex and the humidity concentration is relatively high, it is recommended to lay moisture-proof mats around the sauna room, or raise the bottom of the sauna room to reduce contact with the ground and avoid rain soaking and ground moisture.

Anti-Insect and Anti-Rat

We all know that wood is most easily destroyed by insects. Check whether there are cracks or holes in the floor, corners, door gaps, and pipe openings. Use rat-proof nets and stainless steel nets to block the holes. At the same time, install screens on the vents to prevent flying insects and mice. Sprinkle a circle of lime powder all around to keep no food residues around the sauna room. At the same time, clean up the weeds, fallen leaves and stagnant water around the portable wood sauna to keep the environment clean and tidy.

Protection Methods for Long-Term Non-use of Dry Steam Sauna Rooms

Alphasauna saunas are made of high-quality wood such as cedar, hemlock, pine, etc., to provide a pure and comfortable sauna experience. If your sauna is not used for a long time, you can take the following protective measures:

Cleaning and Disinfection

Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dandruff and hair from the surface and gaps, wipe off sweat stains and dirt with a cloth or sponge, then use a safe, mild and non-corrosive sauna cleaner, spray the cleaner evenly on the wood surface, keep the foam for about 3 minutes, gently scrub with a soft brush, rinse thoroughly with water, then wipe the stains with a clean towel and dry.

Cleaning the Heater and Sauna Stones

Before cleaning the heater, you must turn off the power before starting work. First remove the steam stone, take it out and scrub it with a soft brush and clean water, or you can use lemon juice and gently wipe the surface with a sponge, then rinse it with clean water and dry it, then re-place the steam stone for a better steam effect. If you find that the stone is broken or hollow when you are cleaning it, it means you need to replace the stone.

Power Failure Protection

If your sauna is not used for a long time, like other electrical appliances, you must unplug the power supply, because the sauna is generally equipped with multiple electrical components such as heaters, control panels and lights. If they are not used for a long time, they may cause aging and short circuits. Unplugging the power supply can extend the service life of the equipment.

Manufacturer’s Wet Steam Sauna Room Maintenance Measures

Due to the high humidity in the wet steam environment, it is particularly important to maintain the sauna room when it is not used for a long time. From cleaning, pipeline maintenance, to ventilation and drying and equipment maintenance, standardized maintenance methods can not only extend the service life of the sauna room, but also ensure a good sauna experience every time you use it.

Cleaning and Disinfection

Use a cloth or sponge to wipe off sweat stains and dirt, then use a safe, mild, non-corrosive sauna cleaner to clean the wood surface. At the same time, use clean water or a mild detergent to rinse off steam drops and sweat on the walls and the ground. Pay special attention to the gaps in the corners of the wall, which are more difficult to clean and easier to ignore.
After rinsing, scrape the water drops on the wall and glass to prevent the accumulation of scale and the growth of mold.
For safety reasons, the power supply and water inlet switch must be turned off before cleaning the heater. First, drain the water in the water tank, open the drain at the bottom of the steam machine, drain the water inside, and then use white vinegar and warm water to clean the water tank. Pour the cleaning liquid into the water tank, wait for about 30 minutes to dissolve the scale, then pour out the cleaning liquid and rinse with clean water.
Use a soft towel or sponge to clean the body and the air outlet, and check whether the pipe is blocked or has odor. After completing the above steps, open and dry to prevent mold growth.

Pipeline Maintenance

Check the steam pipe regularly for blockage and clean the scale regularly to prevent scaling of the equipment due to long-term non-use and affect the next use.

Infrared Sauna Room Not Used for a Long Time? Alphasauna Teaches You How to Protect It

Infrared saunas are significantly different from traditional saunas in terms of maintenance. They are easier to maintain. The key points of maintenance are to keep them clean, moisture-proof, dust-proof and power-off:

Cleaning and Disinfection

Dust easily accumulates on the surface of the infrared sauna room, affecting the heating efficiency. Just use a sponge or soft towel to gently wipe the surface of the infrared heater. Never use a wet cloth to wipe it or spray it directly with water. This will affect the heating efficiency at the least, and may damage the heater at worst, resulting in failure to heat normally.

Dust Protection

In order to prevent dust accumulation on the infrared panel, a breathable cover can be added to the heating surface to prevent dust from entering, while making sure to maintain air circulation.

Ventilation and Moisture Proof

Infrared sauna rooms have more electrical components and are more sensitive to humid environments. Special attention should be paid to ventilation and moisture-proofing. After use, the door should be opened in time to ventilate and expel moisture. If not used for a long time, desiccant, activated carbon or dehumidification box can be placed in the corner to remove moisture to prevent wood from mildew.

Power Outage

The control system of the infrared sauna room is more sophisticated. Like other electrical appliances, it needs to be turned off when not in use for a long time to prevent standby power consumption and appliance aging. It can also avoid circuit short circuits caused by long-term unattended use.

Regular Inspection

It is recommended to conduct a comprehensive inspection every 1-2 months to check whether there is dust accumulation on the heating panel, whether there is discoloration and mold on the wood surface, check whether the circuit breaker and power cord are turned off and unplugged, and put the power cord in a safe place.
At the same time, confirm whether the door gap and vents are ventilated and whether there are foreign objects blocking them, check whether the dehumidifier box is saturated, and pay attention to replace it in time.

Alphasauna Teaches You the Right Way to Protect Your Portable Wood Sauna and Its Accessories

If you don’t use the sauna for a long time, how should you maintain your sauna accessories? Alphasauna provides you with professional preventive measures. Proper maintenance can effectively extend the service life of the product and ensure the subsequent sauna experience.

Sauna Bucket and Sauna Spoon

Clean thoroughly after use, especially the gaps at the bottom of the bucket and the handle and surface of the spoon. If not used for a long time, the sauna bucket and sauna spoon can be placed indoors, covered and sealed with dustproof cloth to avoid cracking caused by moisture and dust accumulation.

Wooden Pillow Backrest

Use a mild sauna cleaner to clean sweat stains, then place it in a dry and ventilated place, put a layer of newspaper on the ground to avoid contact with moisture on the ground.

Sauna Thermometer

If the sauna room is not used for a long time, the thermometer should be removed from the wall and placed separately in a dry, ventilated and light-proof place.

Sauna Hat

Alphasauna provides customizable sauna hats in various styles. Use a neutral detergent to clean them to avoid damaging the skin. Dry them thoroughly after cleaning and expose them to the sun for sterilization. After drying, store them in a storage box. You can put a pack of desiccant in it to prevent moisture and remove odors, making it easier to use next time.

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