The Shape House

An honest look at infrared sauna benefits: what the evidence shows for the heart, recovery, sleep and skin, and the detox and weight-loss claims to ignore.

Infrared sauna vs steam room compared on heat, humidity, benefits, safety and home setup, so you can decide which suits your goals and your space.

A UK buyer’s guide to far infrared vs near infrared sauna wavelengths: how each heats the body, what full-spectrum means, and which to choose.

Red light therapy vs infrared sauna explained: how each works, what the evidence shows, what they cannot do, and whether to combine them at home.

Sauna blanket vs infrared sauna compared on cost, space, heat, EMF and upkeep, so UK buyers can pick the right home wellness option for their space.

A balanced UK guide to what an infrared sauna really costs to buy and run, what the evidence supports, and who it actually suits.

A practical buyer’s checklist of 12 questions to ask before purchasing a home infrared sauna, covering heaters, EMF, wood, power, certification and warranty.

A worked UK guide to infrared sauna running costs, using the July 2026 Ofgem unit rate to price a session in a 1-person cabin, a 2-3 person cabin and a blanket.