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  • Sauna Care and Maintenance Made Easy

    Sauna Care and Maintenance Made Easy

    It was a long day at work and your back muscles are twisted up like the Gordian Knot. You step into your home sauna and AAAaaahhhh ... . All better. Except--sniff--what is that--sniff--what is that funky smell?

    Alas, sometimes even our happy place needs a bit of a clean. Luckily, it's easier than you might think with just a little elbow grease and a few low-priced products.

    Simple Sauna Care

    Regular maintenance is not too involved and you really don't need any special tools. You can use a broom and vacuum for basic cleaning, as well as do a quick clean up of the floors and benches with a damp rag. Keep a stack of towels outside the sauna door to use for sitting on while using the sauna and for quick wipe downs. This will protect the wood from body oils, which can trap dirt and skin cells and discolor the wood. For extra care with the sauna bench, avoid washing those towels in harsh detergents. Your skin and the sauna wood will thank you!

    Protecting the Sauna Wood

    Protecting the sauna wood should be one of your highest priorities. Start by treating your sauna benches, backrests, and other areas with sauna bench wood oil. If you use your sauna frequently, a weekly schedule for doing this will ensure it is done regularly. You can clean less if you use it less. For spot cleaning, use a mild detergent such as dish washing soap (not the dishwasher kind) and mix with water. Use a sponge to liberally wash the wood on the floor and benches. You can also keep this solution in a spray bottle for ease of use. After you have washed the wood, rinse with a little clean water and towel dry the wood surfaces.

    If the wood develops discoloration from excessive use, you can use light-grade sand paper (Very Fine or Fine grade) to gently sand the surface. This can give your sauna a refreshed look.

    Tend to the Heater

    You will also need to maintain your sauna heater. If your sauna uses a wood-burning heater, you will need to frequently remove the ash build-up. You should also periodically check the exhaust pipe to make sure there is no creosote build-up. This can be a major fire hazard, so don't skip this!

    If you are running off an electric heater, the maintenance is much easier, as all you have to do is occasionally wipe off the heater to keep dust build-up under control.

    Finally, if your sauna heater has sauna stones, you need to examine them frequently to make sure none have cracked. Any cracked stones should be removed and replaced.

    Saunasandstuff.com has many cleaning supplies and sauna products to keep your sauna in great shape. Your happy place should also be a clean place.

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    *More on the Gordian Knot: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordian_Knot*Detergent types: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/detergents#.UoZ_-43QHhU
    *More on sauna care and maintenance: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/sauna-care-and-maintenance-tips#.UoaE5I3QHhU

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