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Himalayan Salt Lamps FAQ

QUESTIONS

• Do Himalayan salt lamps reduce in size, color, shape, weight, or lose their ability to ionize as time goes on?
• What are the benefits of Himalayan lamps?
• How do Himalayan lamps work?
• What size of salt lamp provides the best results?
• Should I keep my lamp on all of the time?
• Is it expensive to keep my Himalayan lamps turned on most of the time?
• When I have my lamp running most of the day, I sometimes taste salt when I lick my lips. Does this commonly occur and is it safe?
• Is it safe for me to leave the lamp running beside my bed throughout the entire night?
• How do I use my salt lamp?
• Where should I place my lamp?
• How do I clean my salt lamp?
• Are there any places I should avoid placing my lamp?

ANSWERS

Q: Do Himalayan salt lamps reduce in size, color, shape, weight, or lose their ability to ionize as time goes on?
A: With time, Himalayan lamps will not reduce in size, color or shape, and will not lose weight, or their ionizing effect.

Q: What are the benefits of Himalayan lamps?
A: Himalayan lamps are said to:

• Improve air quality by reducing air pollution, airborne dust particles, and airborne bacteria and viruses
• Reduce symptoms of asthma, allergies, bronchitis, sinusitis, and other respiratory diseases
• Reduce the effects of Season Affective Disorder (SAD) and other mood problems
• Reduce stress
• Improve concentration
• Relieve headaches and migraines
• Reduce feelings of fatigue and insomnia

Q: How do Himalayan lamps work?
A: Himalayan salt lamps work in a similar manner to an air purifier or an ionizer by killing the bacteria and removing dust, allergens, smoke, odors, germs and mold spores. Salt lamps never get dirty or dusty. Salt lamps help you breathe and sleep better and are also a beautiful addition to any room décor and function as a perfect nightlight, creating a soothing, tranquil atmosphere.

• When the lamp warms up, moisture in the air is attracted to the salt crystal and the crystal becomes moist.
• This causes a field of ions to build around the crystal.
• The salt lamp emits negative ions which counter positive ions (pollutants) in the air.
• The negative ions emitted by your salt crystal lamp bind with the excessive positive ions.
• The positive and negative ions cancel each other out.

• Rooms that are 20 square meters in size require a lamp that is 2-3 kg (4.5-6.5 lb)
• Rooms that are 30 square meters in size will require a lamp that is 3-4 kg (6.5-8.5 lb)
• Rooms that are 44 square meters in size will require a lamp that is 4.5-5.5 kg (10-12 lb)
• Rooms that are 70 square meters in size will require a lamp that is 7-9 kg (15.5-20 lb)

Alternatively, combining several small salt lamps or salt candle holders in a room will suffice as long as the combined weights follow the room size guidelines above.

Q: Should I keep my lamp on all of the time?
A: For optimal results, it is recommended to keep your lamp running at all times so that it can continue to ionize the air throughout the day and night. However, it is very dangerous to leave electricity running while being unattended. For this reason, it is recommended that you do not keep your lamp turned on if you leave the house or have to leave your lamp unattended for a long amount of time.

Q: Is it expensive to keep my Himalayan lamps turned on most of the time?
A: The Himalayan salt lamps use a very low wattage bulb (7-15 watts, or 40 watts for XL lamps). The new energy-efficinet light bulbs actually operate at approximately 15 watts, which is very insignificant compared to the regular bulbs most people still use in their homes today. Since this is a very insignificant amount of energy being used, you should not notice any increase in your electrical bill if your lamps are kept running throughout most of the day.

Q: When I have my lamp running most of the day, I sometimes taste salt when I lick my lips. Does this commonly occur and is it safe?
A: There have been a few people who have told us this. All of these people have a water fountain or humidifier near their salt lamp and therefore have a greater circulation of water particles throughout the air. This is not unhealthy and should not cause any problems, unless of course you do not like tasting salt on your lips!

Q: Is it safe for me to leave the lamp running beside my bed throughout the entire night?
A: We recommend leaving the lamp running as long as possible, however just like any electrical device, it is not advisable to leave running while unattended.
Placing a lamp beside your bed while you sleep is one of the most recommended ways to effectively take advantage of the benefits these lamps provide. Leaving the lamp running in your bedroom while you sleep is an excellent and natural way to purify the air with a similar scent to that of a thunderstorm. Apart from the natural purification benefits Himalayan salt lamps provide, the negative ions that are released also help to energize our bodies and at the same time provide a calm and relaxing mood due to the beautiful, warm orange glow the lamp emits.

Q: How do I use my salt lamp?
A: Himalayan salt lamps are very simple to use. Simply plug the lamp in and flick the switch to turn it on. It’s that easy!

Q: Where should I place my lamp?
Himalayan lamps can be placed in many different places throughout the home. Here are just a few of the most common and recommended locations to place your Himalayan salt lamps:

• Bedroom: Placing a lamp inside your bedroom will help to purify the air of dust and many other impurities. Fresh air is important to have inside your bedroom because it is after all the place you spend most of your day (or night). Apart from the air purification, it also helps to counteract harmful positive ions that may be released in your bedroom if you have things like computer monitors or televisions running. If you study in your room, the negative ions help to increase concentration, boost work productivity and reduce fatigue.
• Family Room: Placing a lamp inside of your family room helps to purify the air and counteract the harmful positive ions released from your television. The beautiful, orange glow the lamp emits also helps to provide everyone with a more relaxing atmosphere.
• Near an Allergy Sufferer: Placing a lamp beside someone with allergies helps to reduce their symptoms. The negative ions released from the lamp neutralize allergy causing particles (most commonly positive ions) including dust, pollen, animal dander, cigarette smoke, air-borne pollutants, etc.
• Any Room: No matter what room you place the lamp in, it will benefit the household. Fresh air is nice to have in every room throughout the home.
• Child’s bedside: For a baby or young child, a nice, orange glowing salt lamp is very healthy to have by their bedside while they sleep.

Q: Are there any places I should avoid placing my lamp?
A: Yes, avoid placing your lamp in any place with an excessive amount of moisture, including your bathroom or outside. Also, do not place your lamp on top of any electrical appliances including your television.