Heatwave SA1312 - Cleaning and Maintenance Procedures

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ENJOYING YOUR SAUNA
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
1. Prior to initial use, wipe down all interior surfaces of the sauna with a damp cloth.
2. Turn on the sauna and set the temperature to 104ºF for one hour to burn off any factory dust.
3. Always drink plenty of water before, during, and after your sauna session to stay properly
hydrated.
4. A normal sauna session should last 30 minutes or less.
5. Allow approximately 20 or 30 minutes for the sauna to warm up before entering.
6. Perspiration will begin within 15 to 25 minutes after entering the sauna.
7. Limit the use of lotions or oils on your body while using your sauna. These products can block
your pores and limit perspiration, decreasing the effectiveness of your sauna session.
8. For spot treatment of a particular area, position that body part closer to the heater, allowing for
deeper heating in that area.
9. During your sauna session, place towels on the bench seats and on the oor to absorb
perspiration and maintain the cleanliness of your sauna.
10. Towel off excess perspiration during your sauna session to help your body perspire more
freely.
11. Open the ceiling vent or the front door to allow fresh air into your sauna.
12. Allow your body to cool down following your sauna session, then rinse the perspiration off
your body in a warm shower.
1. Always unplug the sauna and allow it to cool down before performing any cleaning or
maintenance.
2. Use furniture polish or furniture oil when cleaning the sauna exterior.
3. The sauna interior surfaces should only be wiped down with a damp cloth. Do NOT use
chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents on the unnished interior wood.
4. As with all natural wood products, variations in the color and the grain as well as irregularities
such as knots and ne cracks may be present. These characteristics are a part of the natural
beauty of the wood and should not be considered defective.