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.

01

Starting the Fire

How to safely light and establish a fire in your wood-fired heater. Kindling selection, firelighter placement, and getting the heat established quickly.

02

Preparing Firewood

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

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

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

How to run a great sauna session for guests, briefing first-timers, managing rounds, pouring löyly, and creating the right atmosphere.

06

Steam & Löyly

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

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

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.

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