You are ready to buy a sauna for your home. You start googling "best saunas for home" or "what to look for when buying a sauna". Couple hours later - you have more questions than answers. It is important to do this right. This is an investment. Returning saunas is no fun. Fixing them isn't any better.

One of the most important things to look at when buying a sauna is the material used. In this blog, we will focus on wood.

What Are The Different Types of Woods Used In Saunas

Let's break this out into 3 categories. Within each category, there will be different wood types.

• Western Red Cedar: Known for its natural resistance to rot and decay
• Nordic Spruce: Known for its insulation properties
• Hemlock: Known for its insulation properties; softwood

Depending on where you want to place your sauna, picking the right wood is critical to ensuring your sauna will last for years to come.

What Are The Differences Between Western Red Cedar, Nordic Spruce, and Hemlock Wood

Here's a snapshot or cheat sheet. Western Red Cedar are best for outdoor saunas. Nordic Spruce and Hemlock can be either suited for indoor or outdoor.

The color and look do have variations between each wood type.

Which Wood Is Best For My Home Sauna

When I think of wood, I think of splinters. You can get them from poorly made saunas. Luckily for you, Amplify Your Home only adds high-quality products in the collection. There are advantages and disadvantages for each type of wood so be mindful when picking your perfect sauna.

If you are looking for an outdoor sauna, you MUST pick wood that are resistant to decay and rot. Do not compromise this with price.

High-quality material + High-quality brand + Amplify Your Home = Happy You

Does The Wood Smell

Yes, each wood has a distinct smell. When you are in the sauna, that smell will amplify. It may be hard to smell the wood when making the purchase online. I can only describe it to you. You can also go to your closest forest and find the respective tree and take a whiff.

Western Red Cedar and Clear Cedar have a pleasant aroma that can add to your overall sauna experience. Nordic Spruce and Norway Spruce have a milder, less distinct scent. Hemlock have a similar scent to the other types of spruce (not as strong).

The heat and humidity can enhance the natural aroma of the wood (aka you gonna smell it more). Note that the scent can also be affected by the type of finish used on the wood, as well as the cleaning and maintenance used to care for the sauna.

How Do I Clean Wooden Sauna

Cleaning a wooden sauna requires a bit of care and attention. This is to ensure that the wood is not damaged.

Here's some general guidelines for how to clean a wooden sauna:

1. Keep the sauna clean and dry - helps to prevent mold and mildew from growing
2. Use a mild cleaner - mild dish soap or solution of water and vinegar can do the trick
3. Rinse thoroughly - you don't want leftover cleaner on it
4. Dry completely
5. Maintain the wood by applying a sealant or stain to protect it from moisture and decay
6. Avoid using a pressure washer or high-pressure spray

Follow the manufacturer's instructions on cleaning and maintaining the sauna.

Can Someone Just Clean The Sauna For Me

Yes, there are services that help people clean their saunas. Not only that, they also do repairs and maintenance on your saunas. If this is something of interest to you, let us know and we can include that in our services.

We will connect you with top-notch, reputable service providers with years of experience to make sure your sauna is in the best shape for years to come. The sauna should help you relax -- not make you stress over the cleaning and maintenance aspect of things.

Let us take the stress and you sit back and enjoy!