Many people love to unwind and relax in a sauna, whether at home or at the cottage. Here are some tips for keeping your sauna clean and well-maintained:

• Keep your sauna cleaner by washing yourself before heading for a steam and using a towel under you when sitting. Especially in a cottage sauna, dirt often finds its way in through your feet, so make sure to rinse them thoroughly in the shower or in a wash basin placed by the sauna door.

• Ensure a good steam! Check the condition of the sauna stones annually and replace them if needed. It's also a good idea to perform a general inspection of the stove at the same time.

• Regularly brush off dust and loose dirt from the floor, walls, and ceiling.

• The frequency of sauna cleaning depends on how often it's used, but as a rule of thumb, it's good to give the sauna a thorough cleaning a couple of times a year, for example, before Christmas and Midsummer.