Hygiene

Cleaning Protocols

This is a pre-opening draft of our operating standards. It will be finalized at opening after review by our cleaning and facilities partners.

Baths (cold & hot)

Cold Plunge at 4–6°C, Cold Bath at 10–12°C, Cool Bath at 20–22°C, Warm Magnesium Bath at 38–39°C.

Daily (before opening)

  • Skim and clear debris; power-wash the surrounding deck and non-slip surfaces
  • Test and adjust water: pH and sanitizer levels, every reading logged
  • Disinfect handrails, steps and bath edges (peroxide-based, spa-safe cleaner)
  • Backwash filters and clean skimmer baskets

Weekly

  • Soft-brush bath walls; shock treatment with pumps running 30–60 minutes
  • Fully drain, clean, refill and rebalance
  • Clean or replace filters; check pumps and drainage

Always on

  • Automated water monitoring and dosing: tested several times a day
  • Continuous circulation, filtration and sterilization

Sauna

Daily (before opening)

  • Wash floors and non-wood surfaces with warm water and enzymatic cleaner
  • Wipe benches, backrests, door handles and walls: wood-safe peroxide-based cleaner, never bleach
  • Sanitize water buckets and ladles; remove towels and trash
  • Run ventilation for 15–30 minutes after cleaning

Weekly

  • Lightly sand benches and vacuum the dust
  • Inspect for mold: corners, under benches, near drains; spot-treat or replace wood immediately

Monthly

  • Inspect heaters and stones (replace damaged stones; full replacement yearly)
  • Apply sauna-safe wood protector

Shared spaces (lockers, showers, Lounge)

Throughout the day

  • Shower stalls and sinks checked and disinfected on rounds
  • Lounge tables and seats cleared right after use

Daily (before opening)

  • Full disinfection of lockers and changing rooms
  • All towels laundered
  • Drains cleaned; dehumidifiers in high-moisture zones

Recurring

  • Enzymatic drain cleaning (weekly), professional pest control (bi-monthly)
  • HVAC filters replaced monthly; air purifiers in shared spaces

Water quality & infection control

Principles

  • Compliant with bathhouse water standards under Korea's Public Health Control Act
  • Regular water testing by an external lab
  • All cleaning and test records kept in a hygiene log: used for inspections and staff handover

Safety & operations

Principles

  • Spa-safe, non-toxic cleaning agents only; staff sanitation training and protective gear
  • Signs posted on areas being cleaned
  • Staff present throughout operating hours; house rules posted and explained

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