If you are considering adding a steam shower or sauna in your home, it’s important to know the differences between the two and evaluate your specific health needs before choosing the option that is right for you.
Both saunas and steam showers invoke the use of high heat to relax muscles and promote sweating. The most significant difference between the two is the type of heat. Saunas use dry heat generated from carbon or ceramic heaters to increase the room temperature to between 160 and 180 degrees. Steam rooms operate at lower temperatures,..