Use Himalayan Salt Lamps to Purify Home Air

We’ve all heard how plants can help purify our home, but if you’re like me, you may not have adequate sunlight to grow a lot of plants inside.  I thought of purchasing a grow lamp but better yet, I added salt lamps in my home in corners where plants won’t grow.  They add ambient lighting and have other benefits to boot.

Benefits of a Himalayan Salt Lamp

Salt lamps can remove indoor air pollutants such as mold, bacteria, dust, pet dander and other allergens from the air.  Also, equally beneficial, Himalayan salt lamps work to neutralize electromagnetic fields (EMF) emitted from electronic devices such as televisions, computers and cell phones.  Long term exposure to electromagnetic radiation can reduce the function of your immune system, increase stress, and cause chronic fatigue.

How do salt lamps work?

Salt is hygroscopic, which means it attracts water molecules to itself. The Himalayan salt lamp works by attracting the water molecules. The water vapor contains indoor air pollutants like mold, bacteria and allergens. The water vapor along with the pollutants become trapped in the salt. The lamp is heated by the light bulb which dries out the salt and releases the water vapor back into the air without pollutants, particles of dust, pollen, smoke, etc.

The salt lamp’s hygroscopic cycling of airborne particles also changes the charge of the molecules released. The majority of homes are filled with positively charged ions which are harmful to your health. These positive ions are created by a number of things, but the primary source is from home electronic devices.

The heated salt releases cleansed water vapor back into the air, also expelling negative ions which help our lungs breathe easier.

My personal experience with Himalayan Salt Lamps

I bought an air purifier to help with my allergies but found the salt lamps to be far more cost effective. You can just wash the pollutants off the salt and start fresh again (I use a damp cloth, don’t immerse in water).  You don’t have to search for and buy new air filters to keep your home purified.

I received my first salt lamp as a gift from my sister.  In fact, one Christmas, my sister gifted all the women in our family with a Himalayan salt lamp.  I have found it very helpful if I use it at the beginning of allergy season to minimize my attacks.  Any time I feel a stress overload, I turn it on and notice that I sleep a lot deeper and awaken refreshed and renewed.

The other women in my family have similar stories.

The soft glow from the lamp is also calming.  The lamp does not emit enough light to fully illuminate a room and offers a little bit more light than burning a candle.  I normally leave it on for about six to eight hours per day and have left it on while sleeping.  When I leave it on overnight, I feel a noticeable difference in the morning.  My sinuses are clear and I feel well rested.

How To Purchase the right size Himalayan Lamp

When purchasing your salt lamp, calculate that 1 lb of HPS crystal will cleanse the air in approximately a 4′ x 4′ area.

Himalayan Pink Salt has a lot of other great uses

Did you know that the Himalayan salt has more than 84 minerals and other elements that are essential for the human body?  I often cook with Himalayan Pink Salt and use it in my foot soaks, and as a detoxing body scrub.

Although my sister bought our lamps from a discount retailer who no longer carries them, you can find a lamp with a lot of positive customer reviews on Amazon.

Disclaimer:  This is not meant as medical advice and as always please check with your healthcare professional before beginning a new health regime.

Sources:

http://www.naturallivingideas.com/himalayan-pink-salt-lamp-benefits/

https://draxe.com/himalayan-salt-lamp/