01
Starting the Fire
3 min 20 sec
How to safely light and establish a fire in your wood-fired heater. Kindling selection, firelighter placement, and getting the heat established quickly.
How-to guides
Sauna Tutorials
Eight short guides covering everything you need to get the most out of your Sauna Box — from lighting the first fire to handing the keys to a guest.
02
Preparing Firewood
3 min 22 sec
What wood to use, how dry it needs to be, and how to split and stack firewood for efficient burning in a sauna heater.
03
Feeding the Fire & Ventilation
4 min 14 sec
How to maintain the right temperature once the sauna is up to heat — adding wood, managing airflow, and using the damper to control the burn rate.
04
Cleaning
6 min 18 sec
Post-session cleaning routine — benches, floors, the heater surround, and the ash box. How to keep the interior in excellent condition for years.
05
Hosting
8 min 30 sec
How to run a great sauna session for guests — briefing first-timers, managing rounds, pouring löyly, and creating the right atmosphere.
06
Steam & Löyly
2 min 49 sec
The art of throwing water on the stones — how much, how often, and how to use essential oils to create an aromatic steam experience.
07
Pack Down
3 min 20 sec
How to safely close down the sauna after use — letting the fire die, leaving the door ajar, and securing the unit correctly for mobile or stored builds.
08
Equipment & Maintenance
6 min 26 sec
Annual maintenance schedule — oiling the timber, replacing rocks, chimney sweeping, checking seals, and what to look out for to keep your sauna in top condition.
Video tutorials are available to all Sauna Box customers. If you've commissioned a build and need access to the full tutorial library, get in touch.