How To Clean Sauna Box：Safe and Effective 3-Step Solution

In our fast-paced lives, portable saunas are popular for their convenience and health, providing a comfortable experience at any time. However, frequent use can make cleaning a hassle. This article explores safe and effective cleaning methods to keep them in optimal condition and protect your health.

What Are Cleaning Problems Of Portable Sauna Box?

• It is difficult to clean the crevices and dead corners
  Although portable sauna box are small in size and easy to store, this also leads to gaps and dead corners in their internal structure. Following every use, perspiration permeates crevices, building up chronicles of residues that can foster bacteria and mold colonies. The combination of heat and moisture creates an environment that cultivates microorganisms, rendering the portable sauna box difficult to clean with standard cleaning implements, which compromises hygiene.
• Travel and outdoor cleaning are restricted
  When we travel or engage in outdoor activities with a sauna box, the cleaning conditions become even more limited. Outdoors, without professional cleaning equipment and suitable cleaning sites, it is almost impossible to clean a sauna box as meticulously as at home. Some users may choose to simply wipe with wet wipes. However, if ordinary wet wipes do not have a sterilization function, not only will they fail to effectively remove stains, but they will also breed more bacteria due to the increased humidity, resulting in the opposite effect of cleaning.
• Troubled by unpleasant odors
  After folding and storing the used sauna box, the moisture inside cannot be dissipated in time, and it is very easy to develop an unpleasant smell in the closed space. This unpleasant smell not only affects the mood when using it next time, but may also suggest that there is a rather serious problem of bacterial growth inside. When I opened the sauna box again, the strange smell that hit me in the face instantly swept away the wonderful mood I had been looking forward to enjoying the sauna.

Core Principles Of Sauna Box Cleaning

Selection of lightweight tools

Considering the usage scenarios of portable sauna box, the cleaning tools must adhere to the principle of lightweight. Avoid using large equipment that requires an external power supply, and there is no need to carry a large number of bottles and jars of cleaning agents. It is best to make full use of the items we carry with us in our daily life or small-sized and easy-to-store tools. In this way, no matter where we are, we can easily carry out cleaning operations.

Quick cleaning with effect

In the fast-paced life and scenarios like traveling, we don't have much time to spend cleaning the sauna box. Therefore, the cleaning method should aim for quick results, striving to complete the basic cleaning process within 5 minutes to ensure that it does not affect the subsequent usage plan, allowing you to quickly restore a refreshing sauna experience anytime and anywhere.

Safety and no residue guarantee

Since sauna rooms reach high temperatures and come into direct contact with skin, harsh chemical cleaners should be avoided. Any harsh chemicals used would be dangerous because of harmful gasses that would be produced when heated. Such chemicals would be dangerous for one’s health. Externally, people should also use safe and residue-free cleaning methods to protect one’s health.

Three-step Portable Cleaning Method

First tip: Daily and casual cleaning (after each use)

Tool preparation

Alcohol wipes or portable wet wipes (containing 75% alcohol) are excellent choices for daily and casual cleaning. They are small in size and easy to carry. Whether placed in a drawer at home or in a backpack during travel, they don't take up much space and can be accessed at any time.

Operation steps

After each use of the sauna box, while the memory is still fresh and the stains have not yet dried up, quickly take out an alcohol swab or portable wet wipe and focus on wiping the seat area. This is the place that comes into the closest contact with the body and accumulates the most sweat. There is also the headrest area, where the oil and sweat from the head tend to remain. And areas frequently touched by hands, such as the edge of the box door, handrails, etc. With a simple wiping action, it only takes one minute to effectively inhibit bacterial growth and maintain a basic hygienic environment for the sauna box.

Precautions

It is worth noting that you must never use wet wipes containing fragrance for cleaning. Because in the high-temperature environment of the sauna box, some chemical components in the essence may decompose or react, releasing substances harmful to the human body. This not only affects health but may also cause damage to the internal materials of the sauna box.

Second Tip: Deep stain and mold removal (weekly/when dirt is found)

Tool preparation

When used with the portable enzyme cleaner, the foldable silicone brush makes deep cleaning effortless. The bristles of the folding silicone brush are soft and elastic, which can remove the stains thoroughly without damaging the internal parts of the sauna box. It is also easy to store and carry. Without an enzyme cleaner, baking soda and water can be used as a homemade cleaning solution which is also effective. Also, in an emergency, stubborn yellow stains in specific areas can be removed using old toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Operation steps

If you find mold or dirt, sprinkle baking soda on the cabinet, wet it with water, and let it sit for 3 minutes to break down the stain. Then, gently scrub it with a foldable silicone brush to avoid damaging the cabinet. Finally, wipe away any remaining residue with a clean towel.

Alternative solution

If there are stubborn yellow stains in certain areas, you can squeeze toothpaste onto an old toothbrush and use the bristles of the toothbrush to reach into the fine areas and gently scrub the stained areas. The cleaning ingredients in toothpaste can effectively remove stains and are relatively gentle on the material of the sauna box, without causing obvious damage.

Third Tip: Odor First Aid (A must-do before Storage)

Tool preparation

Tea bags or coffee grounds are natural odor adsorbents. Wrap them in gauze and they can become simple and effective cleaning tools. In addition, tea tree essential oil also has the functions of sterilization and emitting a pleasant fragrance. Prepare a small dropper and a clean paper towel, and you can start the operation. 

Operation steps

Before folding and storing the sauna box, put the tea bags or coffee grounds wrapped in gauze into the box. They will continuously absorb moisture and odors in a closed space, creating a fresh environment for the next use. The upgraded method is to drop 2 drops of tea tree essential oil on a tissue and place it in the sauna. The tea tree essential oil not only kills bacteria and disinfects but also leaves a faint fragrance, keeping the sauna in a pleasant atmosphere at all times. Next time you use it, just take out the tea bag, coffee grounds bag and tissue paper directly.

Stay Away from Common Mistakes in Portable Cleaning

Error 1: Rinse directly with water

Some users may think that water is a universal cleaner and that directly rinsing the sauna box with water can quickly remove stains. But in fact, the interior of a portable sauna box may contain electrical components and some wooden structures (if any). Directly rinsing with water can easily cause short circuits and damage to the circuit components due to water ingress, resulting in the sauna box being unable to work properly. However, wooden structures may deform and mold when exposed to water, seriously affecting the service life and safety of the sauna box.

Error 2: Spraying perfume to mask unpleasant odors

When some users notice an unpleasant smell in the sauna, they choose to spray perfume to cover it up. However, in the high-temperature environment of a sauna, the chemical components in the perfume may undergo complex chemical reactions with odorous substances or the materials of the sauna, generating harmful gases. This not only fails to fundamentally solve the problem of unpleasant odors but also poses a potential threat to the health of users, which can be described as a case of not being worth the effort.

Error 3: Sun exposure for disinfection

Although ultraviolet rays in sunlight have a certain bactericidal effect, exposing a sauna box to the sun for a long time cannot achieve the ideal disinfection effect; instead, it will bring many disadvantages. Sauna box are usually made of special materials. Prolonged exposure to the sun will accelerate the aging of the rubber strips on the surface of the box, causing them to lose elasticity and deteriorate their sealing performance. At the same time, excessive exposure to the sun may also cause the material of the box to fade and deform, significantly shortening the service life of the sauna box.

Conclusion: Cleanliness is the enjoyment of freedom

The existence of portable sauna box enables us to enjoy that exclusive relaxation and comfort at any time, whether we are on the top of a mountain or by the beach. And mastering the correct cleaning method is just like adding a solid layer of protection to this free enjoyment. By following the cleaning principles of lightweight tools, quick results, and safety without residue, and applying the three-step cleaning method of daily casual cleaning, deep stain and mold removal, and odor emergency treatment, we can restore a refreshing sauna experience within just 5 minutes, perfectly interpreting the true meaning of "portability".

If you encounter any cleaning difficulties while using the portable sauna box, you are welcome to leave a message and share it in the comment section. We will customize a personalized cleaning solution for you based on your specific circumstances, and jointly safeguard this health and comfort.