Saunas and Steam Baths Buying Guide
If you've had a rough day at the office, imagine coming home to a beautiful personal spa! Not only will it be a relaxing spa experience, but a sauna 
or spa can stimulate weight loss, relieve arthritus, improve cirulation, and help with pain mangement. Sitting in the steam will melt away your troubles, as well as detoxify your body and clear out your pores. For all of these health and wellness benefits, you might assume that the price is sky-high. However, home saunas are usually affordable for a standard model. There are many different varieties of saunas depending on your preferences and budget. Good luck shopping!
Choosing a Sauna
Sauna Type
- The first step is to decide which type of sauna you'd like-either a steam bath or a dry sauna . You should think about which type you prefer, since they are very different. A dry sauna, also known as a Finnish sauna, can get as hot as 180 degrees Farenheit while remianing bone dry. A steam bath, similar to a Russian sauna or hammam, maintains a 100% humidity level. These are more like showers.
Size
- The bigger the sauna, the more people that can sit in it together. If you have a big family and want to all relax together, then you might consider purchasing a four person sauna. If it's just you and maybe a significant other, a two person sauna is just fine. Always remember to take measurements before you install, since you'll want to make sure that the sauna will definitely fit where you plan to put it. Usually, a big sauna is best outdoors. Remember, the bigger the sauna, the more energy it will use and the longer it will take to heat up.
Mobility
- Not to state the obvious, but saunas aren't the most portable things out there. Once you decidee to invest and install a sauna in your home, it's usually there to stay. However, there are some portable saunas that you can purchase if you're interested in some mobility. These saunas are wet as opposed to dry and are collapsible, so they fold up like a suitcase. These provide the same benefits as a normal sauna, but they are not really that comfortable since your head might stick out of the top. Portable saunas are not really for those looking to lounge around with friends or family in a relaxing steam. A modular sauna might be a better choice. These are pre-fabricated saunas that require little assembly-all you need to power them is an outlet.
Assembly
- A built-in home sauna can require significant amounts of assembly. However, if you opt for a modular sauna, the amount of work you'll have to do is much less. These saunas come in few pieces and are prety much stress-free to install. Since this type of sauna is not connected to any pipes in your home, if you decide to move you can take it with you. There are lots of different styling options, like windows, different door designs, benches ,backrests , LCD screens to monitor temperature, and time control.
Infrared Option
- Unlike the Finnish style saunas mentioned above, this style uses infrared technology to heat up the interior. The infrared targets to heat up the body core, not the entire room of the sauna, ultimately resulting in a cooler environment. The temperature can be more easily controlled with the system and it does not have to be as hot. Therefore, you can stay in the sauna longer and enjoy an even more relaxing steam. As an added bonus, these saunas will hold up longer than the Finnish style. You can even go for a self cleaning model for even morwe convenience.
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