Top 3 Tips For Buying Himalayan Salt Lamps

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If you are reading this article I am going to assume that you’ve already done your homework about immense health benefits of Himalayan salt lamps or Rock salt lamp offers. The next logical step is to make a purchase! This is where this article comes in handy. There are a lot of websites and stores selling Himalayan salt lamps and not all of them are of equal quality. I am going to jot down few tips that will let you assess the product before making a purchase. So without further ado, here are the top 3 tips for buying Himalayan salt lamps:

Tip 1 is it a full-fledged lamp?

Beware of vendors trying to make a quick buck! You’ll come across vendors selling Himalayan salt lamps without their basic and necessary accessories. Make sure you get the complete deal which includes:

Electrical fixtures:  You don’t want to purchase the electrical fixtures separately. Ask beforehand if electrical fixtures are included in the package.

Protective base:  Salt lamps are Hygroscopic meaning it attracts moisture. You don’t want your salt lamp melting and leaving a puddle. The situation can be extremely hazardous as it can lead to electrocution and running the surface on which the lamp is placed.

Sturdy base:   All Himalayan salt lamps should rest upon a sturdy base preferably made of wood. This will keep the lamp stationary, upright and prevent it from falling. 

Tip 2: Size does matter!

The size of your Himalayan salt lamp should be directly proportional to the size of the room it’s meant to be placed in. A small lamp in a large room won’t be of any use as the negative ions it emits won’t be sufficient to cover the entire area hence maximum health benefits won’t be obtained.

Tip 3: Color of the lamp

I have seen many people fussing over the color of the Himalayan salt lamp they intend to buy. While it might be ok to want a particular color for esthetic reasons but bear one fact in mind! Irrespective of color, all Himalayan salt lamps(provided they fulfill all the pre-requisites) have the same health benefits and ionize the ambient air with negative ions. Himalayan salt lamps are basically available in three colors:

•  White : very esthetically pleasing but brittle in nature
• Red: very rare and often highly prized because of it. Because of its dark color it requires significant heat source of releasing and dispersing negative ions. Red Himalayan salt lamps might not be the ideal choice because of the above stated fact.
• Pink and Peach: All in one solution and ideal Himalayan salt lamp! They are durable, need normal heat source for negative ion emission and are very beautiful.

Conclusion:

Adhere to these simple and basic guidelines to buy your Himalayan salt lamp and ensuring that you reap the maximum in esthetic and health benefits.