Salt lamp - indications for use

Recently, salt lamps are gaining more and more popularity. They represent a rather interesting element of decor, in addition, with healing properties. Let's understand what a salt lamp is, indications for the use of such an interesting device, how to choose the right item for use at home.

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Salt lamp - what is it?

Such lamps are made of a lump of salt, a bulb is inserted inside. The shape of the salt dome itself can be completely different - this does not affect its properties.

During operation, the light bulb glows, the salt around it heats up and fumes containing useful trace elements are released. A pleasant soft light makes the room cozy, so such lamps are often placed in children's rooms, bedrooms, as well as beauty salons and massage rooms.

Important! Fans of Feng Shui believe that such interior items attract positive energy to the house.

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Useful properties of the salt lamp

The negatively charged ions that the Himalayan salt emits when heated help in the following:

• Purify the air of harmful substances.
• Reduce the negative impact of technology.
• They struggle with cigarette and other unpleasant odors.
• They have a general healing effect.
• Reduce irritability and improve overall emotional state.
• Strengthen the immune system.
• Increase the overall tone of the body.
• Regulate the humidity in the room.
• Reduce the number of bacteria and fungi in the room.

In addition, it is noted that such devices are very useful for people with chronic diseases of the bronchi, allergies, or asthmatics.

Important! The only drawback of such a device is its dislike for high humidity. This is all because salt does not like water. If the lamp has become wet, then it should not be turned on, otherwise - a white coating will appear, which will ruin the appearance of the lamp. In this case, you need to put the device in a dry room and wait until it dries.

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Crystal color

It is believed that the color of the crystal affects the healing properties of the lamp. For example, such a salt lamp has indications for use:

• White light helps cleanse the body.
• Orange - has a beneficial effect on the mental state of a person.
• Yellow - positively affects the functioning of organs such as the liver and pancreas.
• Red - stimulates blood circulation and adds energy.
• Pink - improves the emotional state of a person, promotes love.

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Instructions for use and care of the lamp

You do not need to perform any special procedures with a salt lamp, just plug in the device and be in the room. To avoid problems, you must adhere to the following points:

• Use only the power indicated in the instructions in the instrument.
• When leaving home, it is advisable to turn off the lamp from the network.
• Replacement of any parts should be carried out only when turned off from the outlet.

Caring for such a device is very simple. He is afraid of moisture, so you can’t wash it, you can only wipe it with a dry cloth or vacuum it.

Important! If you had to wipe it with a wet cloth, then you should not turn on your lamp for several hours.

If you adhere to all these recommendations, then once purchased the device will serve you for many years without losing its useful properties.

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Choose a lamp

How to choose a salt lamp for a room? What do you need to pay attention to?

The weight

When buying a salt lamp, you must first take into account parameters such as weight and size. To choose correctly, you need to proceed from the size of the room:

• If you have a room of 10-15 square meters, then a device weighing 2-3 kg is suitable for it.
• In a room with an area of ​​15-20 square meters, you need to pick up a larger instance, weighing 3-5 kg.

Important! If the room is even larger, then in this case you can either purchase several devices, or simply put your salt lamp in the place where you are most often.

Crystal quality

Another important factor is the quality of the salt block itself. Take a closer look at the crystal. It should not have chips or cracks. Otherwise, such a device will quickly fail.

Important! Do not confuse with natural microcracks that are present on any natural crystal.

What else to look for?

• The bulb should be easily screwed into the cartridge.
• The wooden stand at the salt crystal should be wide and even, without distortions.
• The cord should be long enough.
• The surface of the crystal must be well ground.

Important! When the lamp is turned on, layers should be visible, if the material is homogeneous, then most likely it is a fake.

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That's all you need to know about such a useful salt lamp. Indications for use are very wide, in addition, decorative possibilities are no worse. So do not deny yourself double pleasure - both the health benefits and the decoration of your home, so to speak 2 in 1.