May 102013
WBM 8-Inch Himalayan Natural Crystal Salt Lamp with Bulb and Cord
- Made of natural salt crystal from the himalayan mountains
- Works as an air purifier by emitting negative ions into the air and light therapy to reduce stress and increase energy
- Each lamp is individually handcrafted and unique
- Sits on a beautiful wooden neem base
- Comes with 15-watt bulb, on/off switch and 6-feet electric cord, Ul-listed (complete lamp)
Bring divine harmony to any room with this beautiful salt crystal lamp. Its therapeutic glow of orange hues infuses a natural calm bringing the mind and body to a gradual sense of tranquility and well-being. This lamp is scientifically proven to work like an air purifier and is often called-nature’s air purifier. When the lamp is lit, it emits negative ions that fight against positively charged particles that cause us to feel stuffy and sluggish (allergens, smoke, dander, pollens, and other air
List Price: $ 39.95
Price: $ 10.99
Restful & Pleasing to Me!,
The first time I encountered a salt lamp was in a local day spa that features therapeutic massages. The warm, glowing product captured my interest and curiosity. That particular salt lamp at the spa was big, though,–a sphere kind of like something from a Harry Potter movie–LOL! The salt sphere was costing over $100, so it was beyond my budget at the time. My curiosity led to me Amazon to see if I could find a smaller, more affordable one. To my joy, I found that Amazon had various opportunities for a product like this, but to my worry, there seemed to be some negativity / problems about certain groups of products. I read all the mixed reviews from various products, including the horror stories where people had received defective, damaged lamps and beat up boxes. After landing on this product’s page and mulling it over for a day or two, I decided to try the product…for better or worse. I clicked checkout, and I didn’t set my expectations too high. So, the day came, and the product arrived in a nice, clean sturdy outer box with plastic air bags as internal cushions. The product was heavy, but its personal box inside the shipping box was in pristine condition—no bangs, dents, scraps, etc. My heart lifted! So, I carefully opened that outer box and encountered a white innerbox, then at last, the product in carefully arranged, secure bubble wrap. It was quite obviously new—not some display product that had been in someone’s shop and stuffed in a box at the last minute for shipping. I did NOT see any broken pieces, shards, dust, or broken bulb! (The bulb was included; some reviewers had stated they had received the product with no bulb.) Also, one of the best things for me: no upfront assembly was required!
Once the lamp was free from packing materials, it was ready to go! I flipped the generous-sized switch and received the beauty, magic, and joy a salt lamp promised to offer.
In my experience with this WBM International product, everything was in perfect order–better than expected actually, and the product even came with a helpful little user manual that discusses the following: 1) Product Features; 2) Benefits; 3) Locations for Usage; 4) FAQ section; 5) Safety Instructions & Handling; 6) Operating Instructions and maintenance; 7) How to Change Bulb when needed / what type of replacement bulb to use; and 8) company contact information. I suggest that everyone read this information thoroughly before using the lamp!
One of the FAQ questions caught my eye, and I thought it was interesting information to pass along to potential buyers: “What size should an Ionic Salt Lamp be to give the best results?” The answer was given with some examples in a little grid, but here, I will give you some of the information as text. Quoted from User Manual: “A rough rule of thumb is 1 pound for every 10 square feet.” / For optimal results in large rooms, several lamps should be strategically placed throughout the room.” Examples:Room: Office Cubicle; lamp size needed, 4-8lbs. Room Size: 10′ x 20′; lamp size needed, 16-23lbs **
**You should be aware, though, that some people believe such products’ health benefits to be an outright hoax / scam from specified source, and googling salt lamp scams can be very interesting reading for those that like to delve into more research and debates, You get to see people that swear by them and people who believe its all bunk–with everything in between. It can be really difficult to decide who to believe and why! LOL
Health Happy product or Hoax–it’s still an interesting, unusual lamp to me. The whole product is really earthy and natural looking, and if someone didn’t like earthy and natural, he / she may not like this product. People who like smooth, “elegant” products and no jagged edges may not like this product. I, however, was pleased with the unique, somewhat egg shape of my lamp. I find its peaks and valleys to be most distinctive and interesting.
From my view, the light’s color is rather like a happy, warm orange that rather glows like embers in the fireplace. I cannot speak to its actual ionic health properties and / or as scam folks would say, the “lack there of.” I believe that determination comes with more use and time and what people wish to research and believe or disbelieve as the case may be. However, in my home, this strange lamp comforts through its glow and appearance. It inspires creativity, conversation, and humor–really, its hard to be so miserable and serious around a lamp made of a large lump of salt! LOL I feel most blessed to have received a quality, intact product, and it is my wish that others receive the same quality and satisfaction with the Salt Lamp as I have. My advise is to read product reviews and informational articles first before you buy—especially with certain manufacturers as well as certain types of electrical chords / bases. Be safety concerned for you and yours as apparently there…
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|Really Helps!!!!!,
I moved into my new apartment and had the worst allergies. I was taking medicine but I was still waking up every morning with a lot of mucous in my sinuses/throat/everywhere. So a friend told me about her salt crystal lamp and how it had helped her so I went ahead and bought this. I’ve been using it for about 2 weeks now and no more allergies! This think is amazing! I was skeptical at first especially since it’s electric but even after a couple days of use I noticed a huge improvement.
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|Neato Lamp – Gives Off a Nice Light,
Before I realized they were sold here, I bought one on clearance at the Vitamin Shoppe (50% off retail). My personal experience is that they are very nice-looking (IMHO) and since I bought mine with positive intentions, I am reminded of that, when I turn it on. I use it in my bedroom, on a wooden dresser (no issues with moisture or flaking, but I have had to replace the bulb once within the 6 months I’ve owned it). I’ve used it in two homes now, and really like the “decor” effect it gave, in both. Currently, there are bright lights outside my bedroom window, which cast unpleasant shadows around my room at night. I haven’t yet gotten shades, but I do use the lamp while I’m sleeping, which eliminates these shadows as I fall asleep, or if I wake up in the night (’cause there’s some light inside the room, now). If you’re a ‘conscious-shopper’, and the production/procurement/distribution methods affect your buying choices, that might be another thing to consider, as I don’t know how these lamps come into being. I have seen some brands tout their fair-tradey-ness, so if you’re concerned about that, I’m thinking there may be a number of options. I’m generally an open-minded skeptic, who finds all this new-agey “stuff” interesting enough to research, or at least look into. These lamps may have the ability to ionize/purify/filter, but I can’t prove that, in my personal experience. I do know that I like how it looks (on & off), I often feel better/calmer when I have it on (who knows why?!), it is a good reminder for those positive intentions, as well as a ‘signal’ that it’s time to relax and get ready for bed (I think that can be proven via stimulus/response), the price (for mine) was right, and, when I bought it, I needed a lower-light lamp, anyway. So, if any part of my experience resonates with your needs, and if you can afford to take the risk that you may really just be buying a dim lamp, then it may be a worthy purchase, as at least THIS new-agey item does have one scientifically-proven function.
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