Sauna guides

What size sauna heater do I need?

Allow roughly a kilowatt per cubic metre of sauna space as a starting point, not a finished specification. Glazing…

3 min read · 11 September 2026

How a sauna heater works

A sauna heater produces heat using electricity, burning wood or gas. In stone-based models, stones hold that warmth…

4 min read · 26 September 2026

Electric vs wood-fired sauna heaters

Electric sauna heaters offer simple controls and consistent heat, with less work before and during a session.…

4 min read · 16 September 2026

Barrel sauna vs cabin sauna

A barrel sauna offers a curved garden design with less internal air space to heat. A cabin gives you more headroom…

4 min read · 15 September 2026

How much does a home sauna cost to run?

A home sauna’s running cost depends on its heater, fuel price and total operating time, including warm-up. Published…

4 min read · 18 September 2026

Sauna heating basics: temperature, humidity and löyly

Sauna heat is about more than the number on the wall. Humidity, heater type and thermometer height all affect how…

4 min read · 28 September 2026

How big should a home sauna be?

Size your home sauna for the people who will share each session and how they want to sit or lie down. One guide uses…

3 min read · 2 October 2026

How much does a home sauna cost in the UK?

A home sauna in the UK can cost from £900 for a basic kit to more than £40,000 for a bespoke cabin. Checkatrade puts…

4 min read · 7 September 2026

Best wood for a sauna: spruce, cedar, aspen and more

The best sauna wood depends on where you use it. Nordic spruce offers a budget-friendly interior, while cedar brings…

4 min read · 13 September 2026

Infrared sauna vs traditional sauna

Infrared saunas use light to heat your body directly. Traditional saunas heat the surrounding air with a heater and…

3 min read · 12 September 2026

Outdoor and garden saunas: a UK buying guide

A garden sauna needs to fit the way you want to use your outdoor space. Barrels offer a compact format; cabins can…

5 min read · 15 September 2026

Wood-burning sauna stoves: how to choose one

Start with local smoke-control rules, then match the stove to its stated sauna capacity. Compare the full cost,…

4 min read · 23 September 2026

Sauna blankets explained

A sauna blanket is a portable, sleeping-bag-style sauna for use at home. It wraps around the body and uses infrared…

4 min read · 2 October 2026

How to clean and maintain a home sauna

Wipe benches and floors after use, remove loose dirt and use a mild sauna-safe cleaner for deeper cleaning. Leave…

4 min read · 27 September 2026

Sauna accessories: buckets, ladles, lights and more

Sauna accessories range from buckets and ladles for adding water to hot stones to instruments that show temperature…

3 min read · 11 September 2026

Indoor home saunas: what to know before you buy

Before buying an indoor sauna, compare the heat experience, available space, delivery access and full purchase cost.…

4 min read · 2 October 2026

Sauna kits and building your own

Sauna kits offer a route to building your own home sauna, with options ranging from bespoke equipment packages to…

4 min read · 11 October 2026

Buying a sauna: what to check

Before buying a sauna, check the heat type, indoor or outdoor suitability, cabin dimensions, seating and delivery…

4 min read · 11 October 2026

Portable and tent saunas

A portable sauna can be a wood-fired tent or an infrared format such as a blanket, tent or dome. Sauna tents pair a…

5 min read · 11 October 2026

Barrel saunas explained

A barrel sauna is a cylindrical timber sauna made from wooden staves with circular end walls. Models can use…

4 min read · 11 October 2026

Sauna suits: what they are

A sauna suit is a heat-retaining workout garment designed to increase sweating during exercise. It often resembles a…

4 min read · 11 October 2026

Sauna etiquette: how to use a public sauna

Good sauna etiquette is about making room for other people while following the rules of the place you are visiting.…

4 min read · 26 September 2026

Your first time at a sauna

For your first sauna visit, check the venue’s dress code and pack swimwear, towels and water. Shower before…

4 min read · 20 September 2026

What to wear in a sauna

Clean swimwear is a useful starting point for a shared UK sauna, with a towel to sit on. A swimming costume, bikini…

4 min read · 24 September 2026

What to bring to a sauna session

Pack a large towel for the bench and a separate towel for drying, along with sandals or flip-flops. Bring swimwear…

4 min read · 2 October 2026

Finnish sauna vs Swedish sauna

Finnish sauna and Swedish bastu share a heated timber room and a stone-filled heater. Differences lie mainly in how…

4 min read · 21 September 2026

Sauna hats: what they are and how to choose one

A sauna hat is an insulating hat, traditionally made from felted wool, worn to slow heat transfer from hot sauna air…

4 min read · 2 October 2026

How to do löyly: pouring water on sauna stones

To make löyly, first check that the heater allows water and that the venue permits you to pour it. Use a ladle to…

4 min read · 30 September 2026

How often and how long to use a sauna

Start with a short round and leave if the heat no longer feels comfortable. Corso suggests about 8–10 minutes for a…

3 min read · 8 September 2026

Types of public sauna in the UK

Public saunas in the UK range from community baths to beach, lakeside and rural venues. Leisure-centre health suites…

4 min read · 2 October 2026

Sauna vs steam room: what's the difference?

A traditional sauna has a higher air temperature and less moisture than a steam room. Typical ranges are 65–90°C for…

3 min read · 1 October 2026

Seaside and wild saunas in the UK

Along the coast, Dorset has beachside cabins, Brighton has wood-fired saunas on the beach, and Fife has harbour-side…

4 min read · 9 September 2026

Sauna and cold plunge: how to do hot and cold rounds

A sauna and cold plunge round usually starts with heat, followed by a brief cold dip and a rest before repeating.…

5 min read · 3 October 2026

Saltwater and beach saunas in the UK

UK beach sauna options include wood-fired cabins on Portstewart Strand, coastal saunas across Dorset and Cornwall,…

4 min read · 11 October 2026

Greenhouse and box saunas

The supplied sources do not establish a greenhouse sauna specification or explain how it differs from a box sauna.…

4 min read · 11 October 2026