Salt Lamps will Live the life time of your care.
If you neglect your Lamp by never turning the light on or leaving it out in the cold and not following the care instructions from the person that you bought it from..
It will just become a sad looking Lamp.
But if you love your Salt Lamp it will live forever with just a few globe changes along the way.
Himalayan Salt Lamps
Benefits
To receive the amazing benefits Himalayan Salt lamps offer, it is recommended that you turn on your lamp every day, or better still, leave the lamp on continuously. If you have the lamp in your bedroom it is advisable to turn the lamp on at least 2 hours before your bedtime (longer where possible) so that the negative ion count increases prior to you going to sleep. Scientific studies have shown that salt lamps can increase the negative ion count by up to 300% and reduce the number of airborne bacteria inn a room. The impact of negative ions is powerful and has shown to provide relief from sinus, migraine/headaches, allergies and hay fever, reduce the severity of asthma attacks, increase lung capacity and reduce susceptibility to colds and flu.
Care instructions
Salt has hygroscopic properties, which means that it draws moisture from the surrounding atmosphere, particularly when the weather is wet or humid. If you leave your salt lamp switched off for an extended period of time during this type weather, you may find your salt lamp in a pool of water. This is common. The best way to avoid this is to either leave your lamp on, or cover the lamp with a plastic bag to ensure the lamp does not attract moisture if you are going away for awhile. If you forget and you find your lamp surrounded by a pool of water, check the cable to ensure the water has not come into contact with it, wipe up the water and switch your lamp back on. In situations where your lamp appears very damp, you can gently pat the lamp down with a damp cloth, however turning the lap on is the best way to dry it. It is also wise to place a plate or something similar underneath the lamp to avoid any damage to bench-tops if the pooling occurs.
The electrical salt lamps can take 7w, 10w or 15w bulbs and the larger lamps can take up to 25w bulbs.
Popping Globes
The globes used in Salt Lamps are incandescent globes, similar to those used in ovens which means they are meant to be in a stationary position. If they are moved suddenly or are exposed to vibration, they are likely to blow. If you find your globes blowing/popping regularly here are some things to take into consideration.
Health & Safety
Please note: As the salt lamps are quite heavy, please keep them out of reach of children. In cases where you need to change the light bulb, be sure the lamp is switched off and unplugged at the wall.
To receive the amazing benefits Himalayan Salt lamps offer, it is recommended that you turn on your lamp every day, or better still, leave the lamp on continuously. If you have the lamp in your bedroom it is advisable to turn the lamp on at least 2 hours before your bedtime (longer where possible) so that the negative ion count increases prior to you going to sleep. Scientific studies have shown that salt lamps can increase the negative ion count by up to 300% and reduce the number of airborne bacteria inn a room. The impact of negative ions is powerful and has shown to provide relief from sinus, migraine/headaches, allergies and hay fever, reduce the severity of asthma attacks, increase lung capacity and reduce susceptibility to colds and flu.
Care instructions
Salt has hygroscopic properties, which means that it draws moisture from the surrounding atmosphere, particularly when the weather is wet or humid. If you leave your salt lamp switched off for an extended period of time during this type weather, you may find your salt lamp in a pool of water. This is common. The best way to avoid this is to either leave your lamp on, or cover the lamp with a plastic bag to ensure the lamp does not attract moisture if you are going away for awhile. If you forget and you find your lamp surrounded by a pool of water, check the cable to ensure the water has not come into contact with it, wipe up the water and switch your lamp back on. In situations where your lamp appears very damp, you can gently pat the lamp down with a damp cloth, however turning the lap on is the best way to dry it. It is also wise to place a plate or something similar underneath the lamp to avoid any damage to bench-tops if the pooling occurs.
The electrical salt lamps can take 7w, 10w or 15w bulbs and the larger lamps can take up to 25w bulbs.
Popping Globes
The globes used in Salt Lamps are incandescent globes, similar to those used in ovens which means they are meant to be in a stationary position. If they are moved suddenly or are exposed to vibration, they are likely to blow. If you find your globes blowing/popping regularly here are some things to take into consideration.
- The globe is not quite screwed in firmly enough to touch both contacts.
- The globe is touching the inside surface of the lamp.
- The lamp is moved while the lamp has been on for awhile.
- There is a large current drawing appliance on the same circuit that is turned on/off and there is a momentary power spike.
- There is excessive 'micro vibration' nearby.
Health & Safety
Please note: As the salt lamps are quite heavy, please keep them out of reach of children. In cases where you need to change the light bulb, be sure the lamp is switched off and unplugged at the wall.