How to Test a Himalayan Salt Lamp

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Check for Pakistan as the country of origin.. Make sure the salt looks pink or orange.. Look for a dim glow rather than a bright light when the lamp is on.

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1

Check for Pakistan as the country of origin.

Step 1

Check for Pakistan as the country of origin.

2

Make sure the salt looks pink or orange.

Step 2

Make sure the salt looks pink or orange.

3

Look for a dim glow rather than a bright light when the lamp is on.

Step 3

Look for a dim glow rather than a bright light when the lamp is on.

4

Pick up the lamp to make sure it feels heavy.

Step 4

Pick up the lamp to make sure it feels heavy.

5

Check for a puddle of water under the lamp if it's been off for a while.

Step 5

Check for a puddle of water under the lamp if it's been off for a while.

6

Wipe the salt block with a damp cloth to see if any salt comes off.

Step 6

Wipe the salt block with a damp cloth to see if any salt comes off.

7

Scrape the surface to see if the salt crumbles easily.

Step 7

Scrape the surface to see if the salt crumbles easily.

8

Lick the lamp to see if it tastes like salt.

Step 8

Lick the lamp to see if it tastes like salt.

9

Experiment with your lamp to see if it relaxes you.

Step 9

Experiment with your lamp to see if it relaxes you.

10

Track your mood to see if the warm glow helps you feel better.

Step 10

Track your mood to see if the warm glow helps you feel better.

11

See if the low light from the lamp helps you wind down before bed.

Step 11

See if the low light from the lamp helps you wind down before bed.

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