Bring the Spa Home With These Top-Rated Infrared Sauna Blankets

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As much as we'd love to pamper ourselves with frequent trips to a weekend spa getaway or wellness retreat, it's not always feasible to find the time with our busy schedules. Not to mention, regular visits can rack up a pretty hefty credit card bill. Might we make a suggestion? Bring the spa to your home by investing in an infrared sauna blanket.

Infrared saunas are touted for their many detoxifying health benefits, including boosting the metabolism, improving the appearance of skin, relieving sore muscles after a workout, and reducing overall stress and anxiety. A sauna blanket is essentially a compact sauna in blanket form, similar to a heated sleeping bag. It offers the same benefits as the dry heated room without taking up too much space and is available at your fingertips in the comfort of your own space whenever you want.

Ahead, we tapped Fiona Hillery, Head of Brand Communications at HigherDose, to breakdown everything you need to know about infrared sauna blankets—plus the best options that money can buy.

Infrared Sauna Blanket

HigherDoses's infrared blanket gets top marks for several reasons: it's comfortable to lay in, absurdly easy to use, and goes above and beyond to detoxify the body, improve your mood, boost your glow, and just feeling all around revitalized. Not only that, you can lie in it while watching TV, listening to your favorite podcasts, or meditating.

The fan-favorite wellness device has even become a staple in T&C's very own Roxanne Adamiyatt's self-care routine. "I have owned the product for many years now, and I can honestly say that this sleeping bag with far infrared rays has been my most used wellness item," she says. "It's the perfect—and most relaxing—complement to a brisk walk and an at-home workout."

HeatPod Sauna Blanket

Many infrared sauna blankets do emit some level of EMF (a form of radiation), but HydraGun's is equipped with zero-EMF infrared heating coils. It's made of polyurethane and lined with cotton like other sauna blankets, and reaches up to 176 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on how intense you want your sweat session to be.

"Works great, get's hot enough to make me sweat in just 10 minutes or so," says a reviewer. "I feel so fresh and revived every time I use it. Cleanup and storage is easy - lives forever under my bed for easy access. Glad I bought it!"

Infrared Sauna Blanket

Get your zen on with HeatHealer's sauna blanket, which features 96 smooth jade and tourmaline stones that help absorb heat and feel relaxing to lay on. It also has EMF-blocking technology that prevents any harmful radiation to the body.

"The blanket itself is amazing! It’s a huge blanket and it’s quite comfortable," writes a reviewer. "I feel like I have a weighted blanket on me. I usually set mine to the highest setting let it sit for about 20 min and then get in it. I am usually drenched in sweat when I get done. I love it because I get to be in my own home, it stores easily, and it doesn’t take up any space like a traditional sauna would. For the price, I say 100% worth it."

Infrared Sauna Blanket V2

After a long and strenuous workout, the MiHigh blanket is just what the doctor ordered. It helps quicken recovery by penetrating infrared heat into sore and achy muscles, while also helping you burn 300-600 calories in a single session. Another plus: It's easy to store and won't take up too much space in your home.

"I use the infrared, sauna blanket, two times a week after my strength training workout, and it has been a game changer in my recovery," raves a reviewer. "I’m in my 50’s, I definitely recover slower, but still work out just as hard… This has helped tremendously!"

Sauna Blanket for Detoxification

LifePro's sauna blanket not only provides health-boosting benefits and is convenient to use at home, but it's also a fraction of a luxury spa's price. It also has zip-up arm openings, making it a great pick for multi-taskers.

"This is my second sauna blanket and also my favorite. Compared to my first one, the Life Pro is lighter weight, made with better quality materials, and has plenty of room to move," says a reviewer. "I bought the large to accommodate my tall (6'3") husband and it works much better for him. We've both used this blanket and love it. I definitely recommend this sauna blanket."

Infrared Sauna Blanket

You'll feel euphoric in no time after slipping into this infrared sauna blanket that feels like a warm and cozy hug. It has a temperature range that runs between 95 to 167 degrees, and you have the option to set a timer anywhere between 30 to 60 minutes, too. The brand also notes that it's “the trusted recovery tool for NBA, NFL, MLB, and UFC athletes.”

"I’m loving my sauna blanket," writes a reviewer. "It gives me that little bit of boost and recovery that’s whole body & mind needs."

Infrared Sauna Blanket

If you're yearning for a good sweat sesh, Boncharge's sauna blanket heats up quicker than many other options on the market, has high-temperature settings, and will leave your mind and body feeling like a million bucks after just one 30-minute session.

"This is a great, easy way to relax after a workout at the gym!" says a reviewer. "I use it about every other day and after two weeks my skin is softer and my muscles aren't so sore the next day."

The Sauna Wrap

The Nushape wrap is more than just infrared blanket; it's designed to boost lymphatic drainage while simultaneously reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep, and burning 600 calories. For best results, use in tandem with the brand's red-light therapy Lipo Wrap.

"At first I was skeptical but when I received it, I know it is worth the money. I love it so much," writes a reviewer. "I used this when I can't work out during the day. 30mins drive from the gym and sometimes I am lazy."

The All-New Far Infrared Sauna Blanket v2.0

Reviiv's option has all the essentials specs of a classic sauna blanket: it has an adjustable temperature setting that goes up to a whopping 185 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as a remote control that allows you to adjust the settings. It also folds up easily into an accompanying bag, making it no-brainer way to decompress while on the go.

"This sauna bag exceeded my expectations," writes an Amazon reviewer. "I thought it wouldn't get hot enough and it sure does. I place a yoga block vertically between my feet so the bag doesn't uncomfortably smash my toes to the floor. I use it a few times a week and it is easy to clean."

Calming Heat Sauna Wrap with Heat & Massage

Not only does this blanket emit soothing infrared heat to relieve aches and pains in muscles and joints, but it also has a massage feature with three vibrating modes for an overall relaxing experience.

"Much cheaper than a spa membership to use their sauna," one reviewer writes. "I love that I can do it in the comfort of my home. It gets really warm and its absolutely soothing and relaxing!"

Sauna Blanket

Thanks to its built-in arm sleeves, Surnuo's blanket is a great option for multitaskers since it allows them to reap the full benefits of the relaxing heat while answering emails on their phone, or even reading a book. Oh, and it comes in colors that aren't just black!

"Being able to get a sauna treatment in home is worth all the money, time and headaches I would have to endure if I went to a Spa," raves an Amazon reviewer. "The heating temperature can be adjusted up to 80℃. You can adjust the sauna time from 15 to 60 minutes. When the sauna temperature reaches 85℃, the blanket will automatically disconnect the line and stop heating."

What's the best way to clean an infrared sauna blanket?

Cleaning an infrared sauna blanket is easy, but be sure to read the brand's instructions before doing so.

As for HigherDose, "we suggest keeping a dry towel handy to absorb any sweat left behind after each session," says Hillery. "We recommend then using a nontoxic disinfectant wipe or spray to sanitize the blanket. We like Seventh Generation's because it's gentle and non-abrasive to the blanket, but effective at removing bacteria. Leave the blanket open to dry and cool down completely before folding and packing away."

How often can you use an infrared sauna blanket?

According to Hillery, you can use an infrared sauna blanket "wherever, whenever, as many times as you want."

Meet the expert

• Fiona Hillery is the Head of Brand Communications at HigherDose.

What should you wear in an infrared sauna blanket?

For best results, Hillery recommends wearing long sleeves, long pants, and socks while in the blanket, as well as lining the blanket with a thick towel. "This will absorb any sweat released during your session and provide comfort while lying on top of the heat source," she says. "Or you can use the HigherDose blanket insert!"

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