Editorial Policy

Clear standards, explicit tradeoffs.

We prefer useful over comprehensive, and accurate over flattering.

Research approach

We use a mix of manufacturer documentation, product pages, public specifications, primary research, public health guidance, and editorial synthesis. For health and safety content, we prioritize primary studies and established medical guidance over wellness marketing.

How we evaluate products and brands

We judge products and brands on fit, not on abstract prestige. A great heater for a dedicated backyard build can still be a bad recommendation for an apartment buyer. When a brand is hard to source, overpriced, poorly supported, or too marketing-heavy, we say so directly.

Updates and corrections

We update guides when product availability changes, new research materially changes the answer, or a page is otherwise outdated. If a factual issue is reported, we correct it as quickly as possible and prefer updating the page over silently letting stale guidance linger.

Health and safety content

Sauna is powerful enough that bad guidance can matter. Our safety content is written conservatively and is meant to help readers decide when to slow down, get clearance, or skip the heat. It is not individualized medical advice.

What independence means here

Independence does not mean having no commercial interests. It means not letting those interests dictate the verdict. If a cheaper option is the better option, that should be the recommendation.