How to Clean a Poplar Infrared Sauna
A traditional sauna is a well-insulated wood room with a wood-burning or electric heat source. Rocks are placed on and around the heat source, and water is poured on the rocks to create steam. Infrared saunas, on the other hand, use an infrared heat source absorbed directly by the body. Saunas are used for relaxation and detoxification purposes, and if you are lucky enough to have one at your home, you probably use it often. You can choose a sauna made from many different types of wood, such as cedar or hemlock, but these soft woods create phenol scents that can be toxic. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Mix 1 cup of vinegar with 1 cup of warm water in your bucket. Wet a cloth in the vinegar solution.
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Wipe down the benches, walls and floors of your sauna to remove any dirt or sweat. Rinse your cloth often in the vinegar solution.
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Wet another clean cloth with hot water and wipe down all of the surfaces to rinse off the vinegar. Clean your sauna weekly to keep your sauna in the best condition possible
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Tips & Warnings
Always sit or lie down on a towel to prevent sweat from accumulating on the benches.
Leave the door of your sauna open for an hour or two after every use to air it out.
References
- Photo Credit in der sauna image by LVDESIGN from Fotolia.com
