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• Method 1 of 3: Keep the lamp dry
• Method 2 of 3: Maintaining the lamp
• Method 3 of 3: Checking the light bulb

Salt lamps are unique lamps made of salt that give a beautiful glow to your home. They are believed to provide many benefits, such as removing airborne irritants and calming your mood. However, if not properly maintained, they can sweat, drip, or melt. To avoid this, put the bulb in a dry place, lower the humidity in your home, use the correct light bulb, and wipe the bulb often.

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Method 1 of 3: Keep the lamp dry

1. Place the lamp in a dry place. Because the lamp is made of salt, it will absorb water and may melt if placed near water sources. Always keep the lamp in dry places.
   • Do not place it near showers, bathtubs, dishwashers or washing machines.
2. Lower the humidity in your home. Extra humidity in your home can melt the salt lamp. To fix this, you can use a dehumidifier in your home to reduce the humidity in the air.
   • This can be especially important when the weather is humid.
3. Put the lamp away when using appliances that produce steam. Since humidity is the number one cause of salt lamp melting, store the lamp in a dry closet or room when using anything that gives off steam.
   • For example, you can place it somewhere else if you boil water on the stove, take a shower or do the laundry.
4. Dry the lamp often. Get in the habit of wiping the bulb to remove excess moisture. Use a cloth, towel or something else that does not leave any fluff on the lamp.
   • If you don't want to do this every few days, wait until you notice moisture on the bulb.

Method 2 of 3: Maintaining the lamp

1. Clean the lamp with a damp cloth. While you may be concerned about wiping or cleaning the bulb with moisture, feel free to do so without melting the bulb. Use a damp cloth or sponge and squeeze out as much water as possible. Wipe off any dust or other debris from the lamp and pat it dry.
   • Then turn the lamp back on. The heat will evaporate the moisture.
   • Do not immerse the lamp in water. Also, do not use cleaning products on the lamp.
2. Keep the lamp on all the time. If you have problems with the lamp melting, always leave it on. The heat will help evaporate the moisture that has collected on the lamp, which can slow the melting and dripping process.
   • If you don't want to leave the light on, put a plastic bag or other protection over it to reduce moisture.
3. Put a protective layer under the lamp. If you can't stop the lamp from melting, put it somewhere to protect your furniture. This could be a trivet, a saucer, a plastic place mat, or anything else that will keep the moisture from ruining your furniture.

Method 3 of 3: Checking the light bulb

1. Use the correct light bulb. Salt lamps would evaporate all the water on the surface of the lamp. If it does not evaporate properly, it can drip and give the illusion that it is melting. The light bulb should make the lamp so warm that you can touch it without any problem, but certainly not hot.
   • For lamps weighing 5 kg or less, a 15 watt light bulb should be strong enough. Use a 25 watt bulb for a 5 to 10 kg bulb, and a 40 to 60 watt bulb for a bulb over 10 kg.
2. Check the light bulb. If the salt lamp melts and drips moisture, check the light bulb. If the bulb melts inside, it can leak into the bulb and cause problems. Check for flickering, malfunctioning, or other problems.
3. Replace the bulb. Replace the light bulb if you are bothered by moisture on the lamp. Maybe you don't have the right light bulb. Make sure the bulb you use is a heat-producing light bulb. Replacement light bulbs are available at all hardware stores that are identical to the bulb that was in the bulb.
   • If the same thing happens after replacing the bulb, the bulb may be defective due to water damage.