About Our
Himalayan Salt Lamps
About Our Himalayan Salt Lamps
- Our natural shape salt lamps/candle holders are sold by weight, not by size. Natural shape lamps/candle holders are sometimes tall, sometimes shorter, and unique in shape, yet still in the same weight class.
- Premium quality unique salt lamps/candle holders from the finest salt crystals from the foothills of the Himalayas.
- There is no salt in the world that compares Himalayan salt in purity and color.
- Hand carved to retain the unique natural look & beauty of salt crystals, so no two crystals are alike.
- Heating the salt with a bulb or a candle creates an effect similar to an ionizer. This ionizing effect has many healthful benefits.
- Heat of light/flame is dissipated within the salt, making the outside cool to the touch.
Placement of Salt Lamps
Some ideal applications include:
Office/Cubicle
Allergy/Sinus condition sufferers
Children’s Night Lamp
Convalescents
Romance/mood lighting
Hospital rooms
Hotel rooms
Environments with pets, high pollen counts, smoking, or other atmospheric inhibitors
Taking Care of Himalayan Salt Lamps
Salt has hygroscopic properties, which means that it draws water from the surrounding atmosphere.
Salt Crystal Lamps should therefore never be sprinkled with water.
Keep in a dry environment at all times.
Lamp should not be placed outdoors.
Sometime, in particularly moist or humid conditions, the lamp surface may be slightly damp to the touch. Lighting it for a few hours dries it very quickly.
It is recommended that you keep your lamp turned on every day for the best air purifying results, and you can leave your lamp on for as long as possible. This will not only maintain a constant negative ionizing process but also repel excess moisture build-up around the lamp.
If you plan not to use the lamp for long periods, just cover the lamp with a plastic bag to prevention from humid conditions.
To remove dust, use only a damp (not soaking wet) cotton cloth or sponge.
Warning:
Keep out of reach of children. Always unplug the lamp before changing the light bulb to prevent electric shock.
References:
For those not yet fully persuaded there are some useful references directly below, or visit this web page: http://www.hippocrates.com.au/negative.html
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Charry, J. Biological effects of small air ions: a review of findings and methods.
Environmental Research 34:351-389, 1984.
Hawkins, L. The influence of air ions, temperature and humidity on subjective well-being and comfort. Journal of Environmental Psychology 1:279-292, 1981.
Jackson, J. et al. Influence of serotonin on the immune response.
Immunology 54:505-512, 1985.
Kotaka, S. Effects of air ions on microorganisms and other biological materials.
CRC Critical Reviews in Microbiology: 6:109-149,1978.
Krueger, A & E. Reed. Biological impact of small air ions.
Science 193:1209-1213, 1976.
Sulman, F. The effect of air ionisation electric fields, atmospherics and other electric phenomena on man and animals.
Springfield, IL: C.C. Thomas, 1980.
FAQs About Himalayan Salt Lamps
By nature, all of our handcrafted items are individually unique and no two are alike, so style, color, design, shape, and of course 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 everyone 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.
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.
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. Excess humidity can cause a white powder to form on your salt lamp. To remove the white powder or dust, leave your salt lamp on and use a soft damp cloth to gently clean the surface.
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 creates an enchanting environment that inspires your imagination, relieves stress, and awakens your senses.
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. 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.
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. Our Mini, Small, and Special Shaped (Pyramid, Moon, Egg) Salt Crystal Lamps are most effective in a 5’x 7′ personal space setting.
Restaurants, coffee shops, 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 to create a more enchanting environment.
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 private homes or work offices, hair stylist workstations, dentist or doctor’s examination rooms, and at a personal computer workstation where someone smokes.
Our XX-Large – Jumbo Salt Crystal Lamps are best suited for larger living areas, family rooms, master bedrooms, kitchens, garages, and workshops.
Our Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamps are very energy efficient, consuming only 7-40 watts per hour, depending on the bulb you are using. Many people use only a 7-watt “Christmas Tree or Night Light” bulb in their salt lamp, which can be easily found in a local store. They are available in many colors that can add special effects to your salt lamp. However, 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 bulb 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 – to be most effective at releasing Negative Ions. We found a special, long-lasting, clear tubular light bulb 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. Therefore, 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 thru Jumbo salt lamps. The total electricity consumption is less than used by your refrigerator, even for multiple salt lamps throughout your home, office, or place of business
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