With the proper care and maintenance, this investment you’ve made can last for 20+ years. Here are some recommendations to ensure that they are staying like new.

Occasionally/After every few uses:

• Wipe down the benches with a towel, and use warm water when necessary.

• Lemon essential oil is also a lovely addition to this mild solution. Add a few drops and enjoy the antibacterial effects and lovely scent.

• Sitting on a towel in your sauna is another option to keep the benches clean of sweat and body oils.

• Vacuum, sweep, or dust the interior.

• Clean any glass.
  

Annually:

For all traditional steam saunas (indoor & outdoor):

• For annual cleaning, use one gallon of water and a few tablespoons of white vinegar and some lemon juice. Dip the brush in the solution and lightly scrub away.

• Use fine-grit sandpaper on any tough stains.

• Remove the stones from the heater cavity and check for any cracks. Replace the stones as needed.

• Use a hand vacuum on the heater cavity to remove any dust, debris, or small chipped stones.

• Rinse the sauna stones and thoroughly dry them before returning them to the heater cavity.

For outdoor saunas specifically:

• Use a low-pressure wash on the exterior of the sauna to return it to its original coloring.

• If you stained the exterior, check for any weathered spots and patch up as needed.

• Check the barrel sauna band tension. If it is loose, check for any gaps in the staves and use filler staves to create a tight seal.

If what you need is an easy-to-use solution on a regular basis to extend the life of your sauna, we do recommend Harvia Paraffin Oil that can actually save you a lot of time. It protects your wood surfaces from absorbing moisture and dirt along with enhancing the beauty of its natural color. Apply to completely dry wood surfaces evenly, especially the end sections of the benches as this is where water absorption is the greatest, and let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour. The bottle is enough for 53.8 sq. ft. Give it a try and let’s put a smile on your face :)

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