The SaunaPremium Journal

Infrared vs Traditional Steam: Which Sauna Is Right for You?
If you're shopping for a home sauna, the first decision is also the most consequential: infrared or traditional steam? They look similar, they're priced in the same range, and the marketing language overlaps — but the experience inside the cabin is completely different. This guide explains how each one actually works, who it suits, and how to choose. The short answer Infrared heats your body directly with light. The cabin air stays gentler (118–141°F). Ideal for daily use, plug-and-play installation, and longer sessions. Traditional steam heats the air with stones... Read more...
Outdoor Sauna Installation: A Complete Guide
An outdoor sauna is a 1,000-pound piece of architecture, a freight delivery, an electrical installation, and (eventually) a daily ritual. Done right, it's the centerpiece of your backyard wellness space for 15+ years. Done wrong, it's water damage, a tripped breaker, and a long warranty conversation. This guide walks through everything between "I want a sauna" and "I just took my first löyly." We'll cover site selection, foundation prep, electrical, weather, clearance, and what to expect on delivery day. Step 1 — Choose the site Before you order, walk your... Read more...
Sauna Size Guide: 1, 2, 4, or 6 Person?
"How many people does it fit?" sounds simple, but it's actually two questions stacked into one: how many adults can sit on the bench at once, and how often will all those people actually be in the cabin together. The right answer changes the model, the price, and the energy bill. This guide will walk you through it. The honest answer about capacity ratings A "4-person" sauna is rated for four adults sitting upright on the upper bench. Comfortable, all four shoulders not quite touching, with room to ladle water.... Read more...
What Ultra-Low EMF Means in an Infrared Sauna (And Why You Should Care)
If you've shopped for an infrared sauna in the past few years, you've seen "Low EMF" stamped across spec sheets and marketing pages. What you probably haven't seen is what those words actually mean, what they're being measured against, or why some manufacturers go a step further and engineer for "Ultra-Low EMF." This article is the explainer. What is EMF in a sauna? EMF stands for electromagnetic field. Any device with an electric current running through it produces an EMF — a phone, a hair dryer, a refrigerator, a laptop.... Read more...
How to Maintain Your Sauna: A Year-Round Care Guide
A well-built sauna lasts 15+ years with very little maintenance — but "very little" is not "none." This guide covers everything you should do daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonally to keep your SaunaPremium cabin looking and performing the way it did the day it shipped. After every session (60 seconds) Wipe the benches. A clean cotton or microfiber towel removes sweat before it dries into the wood. Don't use soap or chemicals — heat and time take care of bacteria. Crack the door open. Leave the cabin door slightly ajar... Read more...