Knowledge base
The sauna knowledge base
Straight answers on using, choosing and installing saunas and cold plunges in Australia, from low EMF testing to what towel to bring.
Buying well
Low EMF saunas: what it means and how to tell
What 'low EMF' means in an infrared sauna, how it is measured, and the five questions that separate real low-EMF saunas from marketing claims.
Choosing a sauna
Traditional vs infrared sauna: the real differences
Traditional Finnish saunas heat the air to 70 to 90°C with steam from the stones. Infrared saunas warm you directly at 40 to 60°C. Compare heat, power, install and experience.
Cold plunge
Cold plunge comparisons: choosing the right one
Compare cold plunge options for home: chiller tubs, ice baths, inflatable and cabinet plunges. What temperature, how to keep the water clean, and how to pair it with a sauna.
Sauna essentials
Sauna towels: what to use and why
What towel to use in a sauna: why you sit on one, linen vs cotton vs Turkish peshtemal, the right size, and how to wash sauna towels.
Installing a sauna
What to consider before installing a sauna
Power, placement, base, ventilation, council rules, delivery access and heater sizing: the full checklist for installing a home sauna in Australia.
Costs
How much does a home sauna cost in Australia?
Advertised Australian prices for infrared and barrel saunas, plus installation, power and running costs, checked November 2026.
Sauna basics
How to use a sauna: a first-timer's guide
How long to stay in a sauna, what to wear, sauna etiquette and how to do rounds with a cold plunge. A clear guide for your first bathhouse visit.
For venue owners
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