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How to clean an Infrared Sauna? A Complete Guide

The question that arises here is how to clean an infrared sauna efficiently. As infrared saunas are different from traditional saunas and use infrared rays instead of wet steam, their interior does not get. This decreases the risk of mold and bacteria growing on sauna benches, floors, and walls. In addition to this, many infrared heaters produce negative ions that themselves purify the air inside the sauna. Therefore, it is very easy to clean them.

Can I Bring My Phone in a Sauna?

by Monica Khemsurov

Logically, one should avoid bringing their smartphone into a sauna at all costs. However, it is up to you to make that decision as to whether Can I bring my phone in a Sauna or not, after all, it is your phone. Let’s delve into this further as we answer this question.

How hot are saunas? | The average temperature of saunas

by Monica Khemsurov

Traditional dry saunas heat up using sauna rocks which heat the surrounding air within the range of 150 to 190 degrees Fahrenheit (or 66 to 88 degrees Celsius).

Originally, wood-burning or gas stoves were used to warm the rocks but nowadays electric heaters are used, which are much more powerful and can be controlled with safety switches. They allow the temperature you set to be maintained throughout the session and then turn off automatically after 60 minutes…

Does Sauna Help with Cold? Is It Good for Sore Throat

by Monica Khemsurov

We are all aware of the many benefits that sauna bathing can provide – from aiding in weight loss and detoxifying the body to even improving heart health. But did you know that sauna bathing may help if you have a cold? This may seem surprising at first, but in this article, we will explain exactly how does sauna help with cold – and how you can maximise the positive effect of sauna.

Many people take the help of sauna to help their cold or flu. Even spending just 15-20 minutes in the sauna may have many positive effects on your health…

How to Clean a Sauna Suit? Step by Step Guide to Wash and Dry a Sauna Suit

by Monica Khemsurov

The first and foremost step is to the read the product label of your sauna suit. This is the most critical part of the cleaning process as on this label you will find all the information required to safely clean the suit. It is the care label which will inform you whether the material of the sauna suit is hand washable or machine washable. Moreover, the types of detergents that suit best will also be listed. Most labels also give the optimum water temperature in which you should wash the suit.

However, if there is no specific information mentioned on the label, hand wash the suit in lukewarm water using very gentle detergents or dishwashing soap…

Does Sauna Burn Calories? | How Much Weight Can You Lose In a Sauna?

by Monica Khemsurov

It is true that saunas do burn off calories, be it a traditional sauna or an infrared sauna. However, on average, we burn about 80% of the calorie intake even when we are doing absolutely nothing. Therefore, while saunas do burn calories, they are just do 1.5 to 2 times more than usual calorie burn.

An estimate of the number of calories burned in saunas can be found by using the BMR calculator. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the minimum number of calories required to keep your body functioning effectively at rest.

The BMR of an average 5 ft. 5 inches tall, 30 year-old woman weighing 150 pounds is 1,492 calories, which means she would naturally burn an estimate of 31 calories per 30 minutes. Using the same BMR Calculator this woman will burn around 46.5 to 62 calories while sitting in a sauna for the same amount of time…

Why Do I Feel Worse After Infrared Sauna? | Side Effects of Infrared Sauna Detox

by Monica Khemsurov

Why do I feel worse after Infrared Sauna? The most obvious and primary reason is that you are a fresh user and your body is not familiar with the infrared rays, resulting in its failure to react in a pleasant way. However, there are also other reasons that lead to the not-so ‘relaxing’ side effects of infrared saunas. We will now uncover these reasons in detail.

Does Sauna Help With Acne? And Is Sauna Good for Skin?

by Monica Khemsurov

You may have heard many skin specialists say that steam helps open your pores, and many facials involve giving steam to open pores before cleaning them and extracting all the gunk. The sauna does the same for our skin by generating sweat. The dry heat from the sauna increases the temperature, making us sweat…

How Long Should You Stay In a Sauna? | Guidelines and Benefits of Regular Sauna Visits

by Monica Khemsurov

When it comes to how long should you stay in a sauna, there’s no hard-and-fast rule you have to stick to. You can experiment to figure out your personal preference and tolerance level. However, if you’re a beginner, you should take it easy at first and limit your visit to 5-8 minutes. Then you may increase the time gradually as your body gets more experienced. Even for long-time sauna goers, it is recommended not to stay for longer than 30 minutes as you will risk dehydration. To make sure it is effective, a sauna session should be at least 8 minutes…

What to wear in a Sauna? A Complete Guide to What You Can Wear in Sauna at Gym or Home

by Monica Khemsurov

The dress code for saunas can be summed up in a simple phrase: ‘wear as little as possible’. Scandinavians believe that the benefits of saunas can be best utilized wearing nothing at all so that every inch of your body feels the steam engulfing it and can thus, experience the pleasures of consequential sweating.

However, it is advised to loosely wrap a cotton towel around your waist to prevent the bench from getting contaminated with the sweat and bacteria excreted out of your body. The cotton fabric allows the towel to absorb the fluids and bacteria excreted out. In addition to this, the temperatures inside the sauna can rise to 180-190 Fahrenheit, causing the wooden benches to heat up. Hence, a towel is ideal for protecting your skin from hot seating which can burn your skin…