BigXwell
BigXwell Heavy-Duty Solar Pool Cover 7x7ft - 16Mil Blue
basement tubs where damp air is the problem, square tubs up to 7 ft across, a second layer under an older cover
Products
Everything we recommend, in one place. Each product has its own page with strengths, drawbacks and details.
Hot Tubs
19Confer Plastics
Confer Plastics Handi-Step Spa and Hot Tub Step
getting in and out of a hot tub in dim light, round or square spa cabinets
Cover Valet
Cover Caddy Cover Valet Hot Tub Spa Cover Lifter
hard-shell tubs with a rigid folding cover, soaking alone, cabinets you would rather not drill into
Filter Flosser
Filter Flosser The Ultimate Cartridge Filter Cleaner for Pools & Hot Tubs
rinsing a hot tub filter cartridge, pool cartridge filters, a weekly filter rinse
Govee
Govee WiFi Thermometer Hygrometer H5179 with App Notification Alert
basements nobody visits every day, watching humidity around an indoor tub, a cold-snap warning while you are away
Hugabow
Hugabow 2-Pack Large Pillow for Hot Tub (Grey)
head and neck support in a hot tub, inflatable spas, soaking for two
InSPAration
InSPAration 7463 Lavender Crystals for Spa and Hot Tubs
scenting hot tub water, jetted baths, evening soaks
Intex
INTEX PureSpa Energy-Efficient Spa Cover for Inflatable Hot Tubs
round Intex PureSpa tubs, inflatable tubs that stay filled all winter, basements that are cool but not freezing
Leisure Time
Leisure Time 45006A Spa & Hot Tub Test Strips for Chlorine and Bromine
a weekly hot tub water check, chlorine or bromine tubs, a quick reading before a soak
Leisure Time
Leisure Time RENU2 Renew Non-Chlorine Shock Treatment, 2.2 lbs
a weekly hot tub shock, chlorine and bromine tubs, ozone and mineral systems
LOFTEK
LOFTEK Floating Pool Lights, 6-inch Rechargeable LED Ball Light
low evening light on the water, hanging beside the tub, cordless deck lighting
NOVWANG
NOVWANG 86 Inch Round Hot Tub Mat Absorbent Non-Slip Spa Pool Accessories
inflatable tubs on a bare concrete floor, the wet strip where you step out, round tubs up to 85 in across
POOLAZA
POOLAZA Hot Tub Skimmer Net Handheld with Aluminum Pole Handle
skimming leaves and insects off hot tub water, cold plunge tubs, small pools and ponds
Rola-Chem
Rola-Chem Scumbug Hot Tub Scum Absorber, 2 Pack
soaking up body oils and lotion between soaks, hot tubs and inflatable tubs, pools
U.S. Pool Supply
U.S. Pool Supply Floating Spa, Hot Tub & Small Pool Chlorine and Bromine Dispenser
slow-feeding 1-inch sanitizer tablets in a hot tub, bromine tubs, small pools
Ultimate Ears
Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
quiet music at the tub, wet decks, showers and pools
VEVOR
VEVOR Hot Tub Steps with Handrail, 3-Step, 25.2 in Wide
tall portable cold tubs, hot tubs and above-ground pools, anyone who wants a rail to hold
XY-WQ
XY-WQ Puffer Floating Pool Thermometer with String, Easy-Read
checking the water before getting in, a second opinion on the control panel, noticing a heater that is falling behind
YETI
YETI Rambler 10 oz Wine Tumbler with MagSlider Lid
drinks at the hot tub without glass, cold water or tea on a cold deck
Saunas
21ASKOLD
ASKOLD 2pcs Sauna Hats Wool, Banya Hat for Men and Women (White and Grey)
a guest who arrives without a hat, couples, sitting through the pours on the upper bench
BeautifyBeauties
BeautifyBeauties Continuous Spray Bottle for Hair, 10.1 oz Mister Spray
cooling face and arms between rounds, saunas without a shower nearby, a reset before the next scented round
Cliganic
Cliganic Organic Essential Oils Set for Home Diffuser, 100% Pure, Top 8
a different scent for each round, finding out which scents your guests like, hosts who scent only now and then
Cliganic
Cliganic Organic Eucalyptus Essential Oil, 100% Pure, 1 Fl Oz
scenting the bucket water, an occasional scented round, people who want a single-ingredient oil
defull
defull Stainless Steel Sauna Hygrometer Thermometer with Color-Coded Dial, 5 in
traditional Finnish-style saunas, checking the room before you sit down, watching humidity after löyly
DEMMEX
DEMMEX Certified Organic Cotton Turkish Bath & Beach Towel, 71x36 in, Beige
towel waving in a guided round, sitting on in the sauna, wrapping up between rounds
Halsa
Halsa Sauna Hat – 100% Natural Wool Felt Bucket Hat for Men & Women
sitting on the upper bench, long hair, anyone whose head gets hot first
HSE
HSE Cedar Sauna Aromatherapy Bowl Oil Cup Holder with Swinging Arm and Screw Covers (Red Cedar)
a steady scent or a little extra humidity without throwing water, saunas with free wall space beside the heater
HSE
HSE Cedar Sauna Bucket & Ladle (4L, Red Cedar)
slow and measured pours, mixing a fresh scent for each round, small home saunas
Lifepro
Lifepro RejuvaWrap Infrared Sauna Blanket with Low EMF and 9 Temp Levels (Black)
homes without room for a sauna, short heat sessions before cold water, gear that has to store away
Northwood Sauna
Northwood Sauna Aromatherapy Stone Cup, Natural Rock with Stainless Steel Bowl
a steady background scent without throwing water, stone-topped heaters, saunas where nobody wants to drill into the wall
Northwood Sauna
Northwood Sauna Bucket and Ladle Set, Canadian Red Cedar, 1 Gallon (4 Liters)
throwing löyly on a stone-topped heater, small home saunas, one or two bathers
Northwood Sauna
Northwood Sauna Thermometer and Hygrometer 2 in 1, Fahrenheit & Celsius, Canadian Red Cedar
hosts who want guests to see the numbers, reading both °F and °C, traditional saunas with löyly
Plant Therapy
Plant Therapy Organic Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil 30 mL (1 oz)
scenting the löyly water, a stone cup or a hanging bowl, people who want to know which eucalyptus is in the bottle
Rento
Rento Birch Sauna Scented Oil
people who want a made-for-sauna scent instead of essential oils, a classic birch note, scenting the bucket water
RUVARO
Sauna Backrest – Canadian Red Cedar Ergonomic Back Support
giving a guest a comfortable seat, sitting still through a guided round, traditional and infrared saunas
SAUNOM
SAUNOM Aluminum Sauna Bucket and Ladle Set with Bamboo Handle, 1.3 Gallon
scented löyly water, saunas that use a different scent on different days, a modern look next to a stone heater
SereneLife
SereneLife Portable Steam Sauna Tent with 4L Steamer and Folding Chair (1 Person)
a warm-up before a cold plunge, covered porches and garages, homes without room for a built sauna
SuLiao
SuLiao Sauna Sand Timer Hourglass 15 Minute, Rotating Wood, Black Sand
timing sauna rounds, keeping phones and watches out of the hot room
SuperlightingLED
SuperlightingLED DC24V 3000K LED Strip for Sauna Lighting, High-Temperature Resistant, IP68, 16.4 ft (5 m)
indirect light under a bench edge, dimming the room for a guided session, anyone planning a low-voltage install with an electrician
TOLHYUN
TOLHYUN Sauna Backrest, Wooden Slip-Resistant S-Shape
leaning back on the bench, longer seated rounds, infrared cabins with wall heaters
Cold Plunge
13Active Aqua
Active Aqua AAPW550 Submersible Water Pump, 550 GPH, 33W, 6 Ft Cord
feeding a hydroponic-style chiller, circulating a tub that has no hose ports, pumping a tub out into a utility sink
Active Aqua
Active Aqua Hydroponic Water Chiller, 0.25 HP, Pure Titanium, 40-92 Gallon
adding a chiller to a tub that has none, tubs of up to about 90 gal, holding a set temperature between plunges
DOGITY
DOGITY Extra Large Ice Block Molds 4 Pack 32LB for Cold Plunge Tub
chilling a cold plunge without a chiller, occasional plunges, topping up cool hose water in fall
Drive Medical
Drive Medical Bariatric Heavy-Duty Step Stool with Handrail, Silver Vein
upright barrel tubs with a wall of about 30 in, bare concrete floors, anyone who wants a handhold that is not the tub
Hiturbo
Hiturbo Warm Waterproof Swim Parka, Windproof Hooded Changing Robe (Black)
warming up after a cold plunge, walking between sauna and tub, changing outdoors
Inomata
Inomata Japanese Foot Spa Bucket, White
a cold foot dip after heat, apartments and small bathrooms, easing into cold water
Lifepro
Lifepro NordPod Ice Bath Tub, Portable Cold Plunge Tub with Lid
a short cold dip after a run, patios and garages, a first cold tub at home
Suoimk
Suoimk Silicone Cover Ice Bath Thermometer with Timer, Floating (Black)
checking a cold plunge before you get in, timing short plunges, tubs chilled with ice
TempPro
TempPro TempAir Wireless Pool Thermometer Floating Easy Read with Batteries
checking a basement tub from another floor, seeing whether the chiller is keeping up, tracking the day's high and low
The Basement Watchdog
The Basement Watchdog Compact 110 dB Water Alarm w/360° Sensing Technology (BW-WA360)
basements with a tub and chiller hoses, floors without a drain, catching a slow leak early
The Cold Pod
The Cold Pod Cold Plunge Tub, 85 Gal Round Tub with Full-Wrap Insulation Cover
a first cold plunge at home, small patios and yards, pairing with a sauna or steam tent
Tower Manufacturing
Tower Manufacturing 30438024 Auto-Reset 15 AMP Inline GFCI Triple Tap Cord, 2 Feet, Yellow
older basements without GFCI outlets, running a chiller and a pump from one protected plug, having a single plug to pull before a plunge
VEVOR
VEVOR Ice Bath Tub, 90 Gal Inflatable Folding Bathtub with Cover
a basement or garage cold plunge, pairing with a small retrofit chiller, spaces that sometimes need the floor back
Home Spa
5Amagic
Amagic 3" x 6" Outdoor Waterproof Flameless Candles with Remote and Timer, Ivory, Set of 6
low light for an evening bath, bathrooms without a dimmer, homes with children or pets
Everlasting Comfort
Everlasting Comfort Luxury Bath Pillow for Tub – Quick-Dry 4D Mesh – Gray
head, neck and upper-back support in a bathtub, longer soaks, reading in the bath
GORILLA GRIP
GORILLA GRIP Bath Rug Mat for Bathroom, Absorbent Chenille, 30x20 Gray
stepping out of a cold dip or shower, cold tile floors, small bathrooms
JML
JML Microfiber Bath Towel with Hanging Loop, 2 Pack, 30" x 60", Grey
the dry-off after a bath, bathrooms with hooks instead of rails, a spare towel for guests
ROYAL CRAFT WOOD
ROYAL CRAFT WOOD Premium Foldable Bathtub Tray Caddy – Expandable Bamboo Bath Tray (Natural)
reading in the bath, keeping a drink within reach, tubs with a flat rim on both sides
Bath & Body
8Ancient Minerals
Ancient Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes, Epsom Salt Alternative, 1.65 lb
an unscented evening soak, foot baths, people who skip perfumed bath products
BodyRestore
BodyRestore Shower Steamers Aromatherapy, Calm (Lavender), 15 Pack
a scented rinse before a bath, shower-only bathrooms, people who find bath oils too much
CeraVe
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid, Gentle Face Cleanser, 16 oz
cleansing before steam or a mask, normal to dry skin, a fragrance-free routine, morning and evening washing
Kitsch
Kitsch Spa Headband for Women – Face Wash Headband (Dusty Rose, 1 pc)
face washing, steaming and masking at home, keeping a hairline dry, bangs and flyaways
Kitsch
Kitsch Stainless Steel Guasha Tool for Face – Silver
a short face massage after a mask, a gua sha tool that will not shatter, easy cleaning
MEDIHEAL
MEDIHEAL Sheet Mask Essential HERO 20 Pack (Collagen, Tea Tree, Vita, Hyaluronate)
the mask step after steaming, a weekly facial routine, trying several mask types before settling on one
Pure Daily Care
Pure Daily Care NanoSteamer Large 3-in-1 Nano Ionic Facial Steamer with 5-Piece Stainless Steel Skin Kit (Teal)
a weekly steam step at the bathroom counter, a home facial routine, a first facial steamer
Revlon
Revlon Jade Stone Face Roller, Dual-Sided Face Massager, Jade, 1 Count
rolling over a sheet mask, a cool finish after steaming, a first face roller
Recovery
8BOB AND BRAD
BOB AND BRAD C2 Massage Gun, Deep Tissue Percussion Massager with 5 Speeds and 5 Heads (Matte Black)
calves and quads after a run, a first massage gun, a kit that packs into one case
Hydro Flask
Hydro Flask Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle, Wide Straw Lid, 24 oz (Ivory)
sipping while lying down, water beside a sauna blanket, the desk afterward
KADAMS
KADAMS Shower Clock Waterproof Bathroom Timer, Digital Wall Clock with Countdown, Temperature & Humidity (White)
timing the cold and the rest, keeping the phone out of the bathroom, routines that have to end on time
Owala
Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle, 32 oz (Very, Very Dark)
cold water ready after a run, sipping through a whole recovery routine, the gym bag
Rainleaf
Rainleaf Microfiber Towel, Quick Dry Camping & Travel & Gym Towel, 60 x 30 in (Gray)
short daily routines, small bathrooms with little hanging space, the gym bag
TriggerPoint
TriggerPoint GRID 1.0 Foam Roller, 13 in Multi-Density Massage Roller (Black)
rolling calves and quads after a run, small apartments, packing for race weekends
Weleda
Weleda Arnica Muscle Massage Oil, 3.4 Fl Oz
a leg rub-down after rolling, self-massage at home, a small bottle for the gym bag
Zensah
Zensah Running Leg Compression Sleeves, Calf Compression Sleeve for Men and Women (Black)
the feet-up end of a post-run routine, runners who dislike full compression socks, travel after a race