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Preheating before using the sauna
Before the first heating, it is a good to wipe the dust off the sauna with a moist cloth or spray
water with a garden hose, for example (Make sure that the sauna dries properly if you don't use
it after washing).
If you use detergents, use environmentally friendly and sauna-friendly substances, such as
Kirami Biopesu. Also check that there are enough stones in the heater according to the instruc-
tions and that the hearth plate is in place and that there is nothing flammable near the stove (eg
textiles must not be dried on or in the immediate vicinity of the heater). Always remember to
guard the heater and keep small children or animals away from the heated heater alone.
Sauna bathing
The most important thing while sauna bathing is to take care of hydration, i.e. drinking water.
Even though sauna bathing is beneficial to your health, you must always listen to your body.
Suitable heat and steam in the sauna is a combination of the right temperature, humidity and
ventilation. In Finland, sauna bathing at a temperature of 70–80 degrees Celsius is normal. The
heat should nevertheless reach at least 70 degrees to kill any possible bacteria.
Avoid sauna bathing with babies less than six months old, because their heat tolerance has not
developed yet. You can start taking babies of six months of age or older to the sauna for short
periods of time while staying on the lowest benches and not throwing water on the rocks. If you
have an illness, always ask the doctor for recommendations on sauna bathing.
Please note that the sauna heater and its parts get hot when the heater is heated. Always use
protective gloves when touching parts of the heater. Move carefully in the sauna, because the
floor and benches of the sauna may be slippery
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