Do You Own a Wooden Sauna or Are You Considering Installing One?
Having your own sauna at home is a great advantage. At any time, you can enjoy a relaxing moment with all the comfort of your home. No more waiting in line to access the sauna or shower! You can enjoy your privacy or share the sauna experience with your loved ones.
However, like any prefabricated wooden structure, proper maintenance is essential. Fortunately, maintaining a wooden sauna is generally straightforward. With a few precautions and the right tips, it can become even more efficient and quick.

Maintenance and Cleaning of Your Wooden Sauna
Maintaining and cleaning your wooden sauna should be done regularly, both inside and outside the structure.
These tasks are quick and easy. Some, like routine cleaning, should be done once or several times a week, while others, such as wood treatments, are less frequent.
Here are some practical tips for cleaning your wooden sauna, which will help keep it in good condition while making maintenance easier:
Ventilate the Sauna Spaces
After each use, ventilate your sauna by opening the doors and windows to create a draft. This helps eliminate moisture and prevents the growth of mold.
Vacuum and Clean the Floors and Benches
Once a week or after each use, vacuum all the spaces in the sauna, then wash the floors with water and a mild detergent specially designed for the sauna, free of toxic volatile substances. These could otherwise be inhaled during your session.
To clean the benches, use a soft damp cloth with a little non-toxic, mild detergent, then rinse.
Dry and Clean the Windows, Don’t Forget Other Spaces
After each use, carefully dry the windows and occasionally clean them with a soft, non-toxic product.
Don’t forget to clean other surrounding areas, such as the changing room, shower, or relaxation room, always with non-harsh products, avoiding substances like bleach.
A tip to maintain a clean environment: remove your shoes before entering the sauna and leave them outside.

Proper Maintenance of Your Wooden Sauna
Maintaining a wooden sauna includes treatments for the wood, monitoring humidity, checking the stove’s proper functioning, and performing any necessary repairs.
Wood Treatments
To preserve the wood’s properties, certain treatments are necessary:
Anti-mold and anti-termite treatment
Application of nourishing oil for the wood
Use of protective waxes
Non-toxic outdoor varnishes
These treatments should be done periodically and with care to ensure a healthy and secure environment. For example, anti-mold and anti-termite treatments should be performed approximately every 6 months, depending on the sauna’s usage and maintenance.
The frequency of wax and oil applications will depend on how often the sauna is used and the type of wood used.
Wooden Sauna: Galanis’ Tips
After these tips for cleaning and maintaining your wooden sauna, the only thing left is to choose the model that suits you, if you haven’t already.
Galanis offers various wooden sauna models, all made from Nordic spruce wood sourced from FSC-certified forests. This material ensures excellent durability, is free from harmful substances, and provides a warm and comfortable atmosphere for your sauna.
If you have limited space or want to minimize cleaning time, opt for a practical solution like the GINEPRO 1 model, which is only 11 m² and features two separate zones to optimize space.
Alternatively, if you have a large garden and enjoy sharing the sauna with family, choose a spacious version with multiple rooms, such as CENERE 1 or CENERE 2.
You’re now ready to fully enjoy every relaxing moment with your wooden sauna.