Frequently Asked Questions

If you have longer hair, you may want to bring a comb.  Also, something to put your contact lenses into while you’re in the tank.  Other than that, we provide everything you need (towels, robes, earplugs, body wash/shampoo…) Each room is fully private, and you go into the tanks nude, so there’s no need to bring a bathing suit.

Don’t drink coffee for several hours beforehand (it can make your system jittery). Also, don’t shave or wax since the salt water can irritate your skin. Eating a light meal about an hour to 90 minutes ahead of time stops your stomach from sounding like an angry monster while you float. Other than that, there’s no specific preparation needed.

Between each float, the water is filtered multiple times through either a 1 or 10 micron filter and treated with UV light to sanitize the water. There is also residual Hydrogen Peroxide for supplementary sanitation and oxidation.

Yes. Some people fall asleep, but the water is so buoyant that you stay afloat.  The worst that can happen is getting woken up by a bit of salt water in your eyes.

Being in the tanks is more like floating in outer space than being shut in a box.  You’re always in control of your environment, and even people with extreme claustrophobia have reported having no problems with their time in the tank.

There aren’t any latches on the tank doors, and you can get out anytime.  That said, the 90-minutes usually goes by way faster than you’d expect (our average customer usually says it felt like 30-45 minutes long).

Evolution Float Pods have a sleek design and smooth curves. The features include passive ventilation, bench style edge seating,  seamless design, and stainless hardware. The Evolution Float Pod features a bench seat for transitioning into and out of the pod. The floor features a pebble textured anti-slip surface. The pods were designed with a seamless interior. This advantage eliminates the growth of mold and mildew on any caulked or glued seams inside the float environment.

Quest Float Suites come standard equipped with 4 in-tank heaters for maximum performance. The sound proof suites also have 2 heaters installed on the bottom of the tank while the second set are along the side walls which create convection heating of the solution keeping you floating in the center of the tank. Titanium inline heat efficiently heats the tank when not in use, while the in-tank heaters keep the temperature steady for long float sessions.

Pregnant women love floating!  There is even a special position you can float in that relieves all of the weight of the baby off of the mother’s body.  If you are in your third trimester, or have any concerns, please consult with your physician before coming in.

Floating and fresh tattoos do not mix! Not only could floating with a fresh tattoo be painful (salt + open wounds = ouch) but the water solution could cause fading or discoloration of your tattoo and permanently ruin its aesthetic appeal. How long you should wait before floating depends on the tattoo and how quickly it heals, but tattoo artists/floaters we have talked to have suggested waiting 4-6 weeks.