Himalayan Salt Lamp FAQ Handout
What follows is the text from our "Salt Lamp FAQ" handout. As with all of our handouts, the information given is meant to get you started, rather than to anticipate any and all queries on the topic at hand. Please contact us if your query is not addressed in these FAQs. This is a lengthy handout, so be sure to check all the way to the bottom for your question. Frequently Asked Questions About Himalayan Salt Lamps
1. Will my salt crystal lamp be the same as the one pictured on your website?
By nature all of our handcrafted items are individually unique and no two are alike, so style, color, design, shape and of course the size, may vary from our photos and general guideline measurements. All measurements and weights are approximate.
A part of the beauty of our salt crystal lamps is that every one is unique. While we can't place a picture of every lamp on our website, the pictures you see are very representative of the quality and color of the lamps we carry. They all range from warm white to amber, with streaks and areas of color, created by the various minerals found naturally in the salt.
2. How safe are the salt lamps?
Our lamps only use UL approved parts and are easily as safe as any low wattage lamp in your home. However, since these are electrical appliances that are powered by your home's electrical current, you should still take the same precautions you would take with any electrical appliance.
3. How do I take care of my salt lamp?
Our Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamps are highly suitable for almost any room in your home or office. They are beautiful, natural air cleaners and purifiers – and you will never have to replace a filter, saving you hundreds of dollars in filter costs.
Salt Crystal Lamps are designed to be used indoors and should not be used in any room where there is excess humidity, such as a bathroom or sauna, for extended periods of time. Excess humidity can cause a white powder to form on your salt lamp. In order to remove the white powder or dust, leave your salt lamp on and use a soft damp cloth to gently clean the surface.
4. Can a salt lamp eliminate odors in my house?
Our Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamps are natural Negative Ion generators when they are slightly warmed by the internal light bulb. Negative ions supercharge the air around a Salt Crystal Lamp – just like the clean air around a waterfall, on a mountain top, at the seashore, or after a thunderstorm.
Wherever you place a Salt Crystal Lamp the air will begin to smell cleaner and you will be able to breathe easier. Negative ions can help eliminate heavy odors from cigarette smoking, cat litter boxes, baby nurseries and cooking odors in the kitchen.
Our Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamps are also the perfect decorative accent to any room in your home or at the office. Salt Crystal Lamps supercharge the office environment and inspire creative ideas, while increasing mental alertness and concentration.
Office workstations, computer rooms, conference rooms and break rooms are perfect locations for our Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamps. Even restaurant and bar owners are changing the atmosphere of their business with our Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamps. The radiant illumination of the glowing lights supercharge the air and create a enchanting environment that inspires your imagination, relieve stress and awaken your senses.
5. How easy is it to change the light bulbs?
All of our Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamps have a solid wood base and include our unique Quick-Change Bulb Assembly. Our Quick-Change Bulb Assembly eliminates the potential hazard of a loose bulb breaking and the time-consuming struggle of changing a light bulb, unlike other salt lamps.
In order to replace the bulb, unplug the lamp and lay it on its side. Squeeze the two metal ears of the Quick-Change Bulb Assembly and remove the light bulb holder from the salt lamp. Replace the old light bulb with a new light bulb. Install the Quick-Change Bulb Assembly by squeezing the two metal ears and inserting it into the metal or plastic holder that locks the assembly. Plug in your lamp and enjoy.
6. Do salt lamps generate Negative Ions if they are not turned on?
Researchers have discovered that if there is little or no moisture in the air, Salt Crystals are largely ineffective at producing Negative Ions. However, areas such as the outdoors, bathrooms and spas have too much humidity and the salt crystals dissolve rapidly when exposed to high humidity levels above 60 percent. Salt Crystal Lamps will last indefinitely as long as they are not exposed to excessive moisture.
Researchers also discovered that when a salt crystal is heated slightly, it will generate Negative Ions. In order to facilitate this, a small light bulb is placed inside a salt crystal – creating our unique Salt Crystal Lamps.
Therefore, it is important to remember that a Salt Crystal Lamp will only generate Negative Ions when it is warmed by the internal light bulb. We recommend that you leave the light on 24 hours a day for maximum benefits.
7. What size lamp is best for my room?
The more Negative Ions that are generated, the better the ambient air will become and the easier it will be for you to breathe. Therefore, the size of the salt crystal lamp will determine the radiant effect of a Negative Ion discharge. You cannot have too many negative ions in your room, so it would be impossible to have a salt crystal lamp that is too large.
Our Mini, Small and Special Shaped (Pyramid, Moon, Egg) Salt Crystal Lamps are most effective in a 5'x7' personal space setting. The ambient effect of the Negative Ions is perfect for a personal computer workstation or office desk, a child's bedroom or nursery, a bedroom nightstand, the laundry room, around a cat litter box, or in a walk-in closet. However, if you
smoke, you may need a larger lamp, or multiple small lamps, in order to eliminate the odor of the cigarettes throughout your home, office or place of business.
Restaurant, coffee shop and bar owners have used multiple Mini and Small Salt Crystal Lamps to help clean the air and set a romantic mood in their place of business. They place the Salt Lamps strategically on the bar, in a private booth, or on a dinner table in order to create a more enchanting environment. The soft illumination of the glowing light inspires the imagination and awakens the senses, while the Negative Ions cleans the air and helps people breathe more freely.
Larger Salt Crystal Lamps are more effective at eliminating the smell of smoking, chemicals, mold and mildew or allergens such as pet dander, pollen, dust and airborne bacteria. Our Large or X-Large Salt Crystal Lamps, Salt Bowls and Diffuser Lamps are most effective in an average room approximately 10'x12'. They have been very effective in a private home or work office, hair stylist work stations, dentist or doctor's examination rooms and at a personal computer workstations where someone smokes.
Our XX-Large – Jumbo Salt Crystal Lamps are best suited for larger living areas, family rooms, master bedrooms, kitchens, garages, workshops, etc. In a place of business, they are ideal for hotel rooms, large conference rooms, doctor or dentist waiting rooms, libraries, employee break rooms (especially if employees are allowed to smoke) retail stores, art galleries, hair salons, restaurants, coffee shops and nightclubs.
It is important to remember that a Salt Crystal Lamp will only generate Negative Ions when it is warmed by the internal light bulb. We recommend that you leave the light on 24 hours a day for maximum benefits.
8. How much electricity do the lamps consume?
Our Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamps are very energy efficient, consuming only 7-40 watts per hour, depending on the bulb you are using. Since the discharge of Negative Ions is dependent upon the temperature of the Salt Crystal Lamp, we have discovered that a 15-40 watt clear tubular bulbs works best at creating the optimum operating temperature for each lamp size. A Salt Crystal Lamp needs to be heated – warm to the touch, but too hot to burn your hand – in order to be most effective at releasing Negative Ions.
We include a special, long lasting, clear tubular light bulb in order to maximize the intrinsic beauty of our Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamps. We also include a UL safety rated cord with an off/on switch with every salt lamp. We include a 15 watt long lasting tubular bulb with all of our mini, small and special shaped salt lamps. A 25 watt long lasting tubular bulb is included with our medium and large salt lamps. And a 40 watt long lasting tubular bulb is included with our X-Large through Jumbo salt lamps.
Many people enjoy putting colored bulbs in their Salt Crystal Lamps for a slightly different effect. This can “tone down” a lamp that is too bright, for example, or can highlight the three-dimensional beauty of the natural crags and crevices of any Salt Crystal Lamp.
The total electricity consumption is less than used by your refrigerator, even for multiple salt lamps throughout your home, office, or place of business.
9. I have a salt lamp with a bulb inside and I absolutely love it, the only trouble is that recently there is a puddle of water around the wooden base every morning. I only have it on for an hour or so at night time and have had the lamp for a year. What is happening to the lamp? Do they only last for a year? What can I do?
First, where are you keeping your salt lamp?
Salt is naturally Hygroscopic, which means, it naturally attracts moisture. If you have your salt lamp in a room with high humidity (bathroom, kitchen or outdoors) the salt will draw moisture from the air and it will collect on and around the salt lamp. Moisture in the air may also create a powder residue on your lamp as the salt crystals react with water molecules. This powder will easily wipe off with a damp rag. This problem can occur when people keep a salt lamp in their bathroom and they don't have an adequate ventilation system.
Since you are turning off your salt lamp, the cool salt is collecting moisture from the air. We have the same situation in our warehouse. We cover all of our lamps with plastic bags in order to keep them from drawing moisture from the air. The easiest way to eliminate this problem is to keep the salt lamp light bulb on all the time in order to heat up the salt crystal and evaporate the collected moisture. Under normal circumstances, if you will keep the light on all the time, your salt lamp should last for many years. The only service it will need is to replace the light bulb.
Second, your salt lamp cannot release any negative ions unless it is heated by the internal light bulb. To understand the importance of negative ions and their health benefits, please read the Health Benefits on our website.