Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:  Why should I buy salt lamps from Salt Lamp Clinic? ANSWER: We purchase only the highest quality salt hand-mined from the deepest salt mines where the potency of the salt is unquestionable. We have literally thousands of return customers who will attest to our product. We stand by our salt lamps.

QUESTION:  Can I see the salt lamps in person? ANSWER: Yes - 19020 Preston Road, Dallas, Tx, 75252. Stop in any time!

QUESTION:  Do the salt lamps have any smell? ANSWER: Salt lamps have no discernable smell. You will however notice a lack of odors around your home or office once the salt lamp is switched on.

QUESTION:  How does the salt lamp work? ANSWER: When gently heated by the light bulb, the ionic bonding of the salt molecule is disrupted resulting in the release of sodium and chlorine ions. When the two atoms are separated the chlorine atom takes an extra ion from the sodium atom, giving the chlorine atom a negative charge. This negatively charged chlorine atom is what removes any positively charged particle from the air such as smoke, pollen, dust mites, animal dander, odors, mold, bacteria, electro-smog and many other pollutants. When gently heated by the light bulb, the ionic bonding of the salt molecule is disrupted resulting in the release of sodium and chlorine ions. When the two atoms are separated the chlorine atom takes an extra ion from the sodium atom, giving the chlorine atom a negative charge. This negatively charged chlorine atom is what removes any positively charged particle from the air such as smoke, pollen, dust mites, animal dander, odors, mold, bacteria, electro-smog and many other pollutants.

QUESTION:  What shapes are there? ANSWER: "How long is a piece of string?" - our salt lamps come in a standard size but each and every lamp is unique in shape.

QUESTION:  What colors are there? ANSWER: Each salt lamp has a variation of colors within it. Due to the millions of permutations of subtle differences in color we do not sell lamps by individual color.

QUESTION:  Where does the salt lamp come from? ANSWER:

QUESTION:  Where does the salt lamp come from? ANSWER: The salt is mined from the Himalayan Mountains and is of the highest quality.

QUESTION:  How is the salt made? ANSWER: Many millions of years ago, entire oceans evaporated leaving a bed of salt behind. This salt was eventually compressed underneath mountains as the Earth's crust shifted.

QUESTION:  Is the salt lamp made from just Sodium Chloride (salt)? ANSWER: No - the salt lamp also contains the following in trace amounts. Hydrogen, Lithium, Beryllium, Boron, Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Fluoride, Sodium, Magnesium, Aluminum, Silcum, Phosphorus, Sulphur, Chloride, Potassium, Calcium, Scandium, Titanium, Vanadium, Chromium, Manganese, Iron, Cobalt, Nickel, Copper, Zinc, Gallium, Germanium, Arsenic, Selenium, Bromine, Rubidium, Strontium, Yttrium, Zirconium, Niobium, Molybdenum, Technetium, Ruthenium, Rhodium, Palladium, Silver, Cadmium, Indium, Tin, Antimony, Tellurium, Iodine, Cesium, Barium, Lanthan, Cerium, Praseodymium, Neodymium, Promethium, Samarium, Europium, Gadolinium, Terbium, Dysprosium, Holmium, Erbium, Thulium, Ytterbium, Lutetium, Hafnium, Tantalum, Tungsten, Rhenium, Osmium, Iridium, Platinum, Gold, Mercury, Thallium, Lead, Bismuth, Polonium, Astatine, Francium, Radium, Actinium, Thorium, Protactinium, Uranium, Neptunium and Plutonium. An interesting fact is that a lot of these elements are found in the human body in the EXACT PROPORTION as they are found in the human body.

QUESTION:  What is Speleotherapy and how does it relate to my salt lamp? ANSWER: Speleotherapy is an alternative treatment used in Europe to treat asthma. The treatment involves spending 2-3 hours a day in an underground salt mine over a period of several months. The core of Speleotherapy is the presence of large quantities of negative ions in the underground salt mine. Our salt lamps have been shown to increase the number of ions in the air by 300%.

QUESTION:  What is a negative ion? ANSWER: Negative ions are particles with an electric charge that readily combine with airborne pollutants. Negative ions are thus considered to be beneficial and rejuvenating when interacting with the human body. Studies have suggested that ocean air as 10,000 negative ions per cubic centimeter and inland country air has 2,500 negative ions per cubic centimeter. Our homes have negative ion counts as low as 150 negative ions per cubic centimeter and our cars as low as 10.

QUESTION:  Should I switch my salt lamp off? ANSWER: Ideally your salt lamp should never be switched off. It is only when the salt lamp is warm that it will emit it's negative ions.

QUESTION:  Where can I use my salt lamp? ANSWER: You can use your salt lamp in almost any indoor location. Examples are by your beside, at the office, while taking a bath, next to your computer, during a massage, while meditating, as a conversation piece when entertaining, in smokey areas and many more..

QUESTION:  How do I care for my lamp? ANSWER: The lamps absorb moisture and should not be left in places that are overly damp for long periods of time. Should the lamp get wet simply wipe it with a dry cotton cloth.

QUESTION:  Do you cater to trade? Do you have bulk order discounts? ANSWER: Yes - please contact us for bulk or trade orders.