Asked on Jul 31, 2015
Himalayan salt lamp leaked on dresser
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Please help! My Himalayan salt lamp leaked all over my heirloom dresser. I have no idea how long the salt has been there as I have been out of town for a month. (I'm still out of town; my son took this picture.) The lamp was not turned on; it may not even have been plugged in! (You can see the lamp sitting on the pink storage container on the left.) I have 3 of these lamps and I've never seen anything like this. How should I clean it off the wood?
Salt lamp leaked on dresser
10 answers
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I would go google for someone who redo furnisher and ask them.... your dresser is very nice.... sorry I couldn't be much help....
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Pamelia
on Jul 31, 2015
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I have the same salt lamp . There is nothing there to leak.
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Kathy Jerman
on Jul 31, 2015
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If not used for a period of time it will "leak" Mine sets on either marble or glass never wood, you should be able to google the problem & get it off.
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Yvonne White
on Jul 31, 2015
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@Jean McCormick Salt attracts moisture, & if not used often the moisture & salt crystals will begin to leak out. Using the salt lamp keeps it dried out. I would clean the dresser with whatever you normally use when dusting, if there is discoloration left after that, then you have a bigger problem to deal with.
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Katrina Warren
on Jul 31, 2015
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The answer to how this happened is answered in the first question on the link below. If it is water damage, then you can more than likely clean it by wiping it with mayonnaise or oily furniture polish. http://www.universalvision.co.za/frequently-asked-questions.html
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Z
on Jul 31, 2015
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Here's more info on how to care for your lamp when leaving for extended periods of time. http://originalsaltlamps.com/salt-lamp-care-tips/
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Z
on Jul 31, 2015
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"Restore a Finish" and #0000 Steel Wool should repair this to pristine condition. :-)
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IdahoPiggy
on Jul 31, 2015
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Thanks everyone!!
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Jean McCormick
on Jul 31, 2015
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I had one leak so now I put all on a glass candle saucer no more worries
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Peggy Leblanc
on Aug 02, 2015
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I decided to have my salt lamp taken to the kitchen counter and leave it turned it on. I am away from home for an extended period of time. My future daughter-in-law cleaned up what she could on my dresser with a slightly damp soft rag. Without asking me first, my husband used some Orange Glo for wood furniture on it. I won't see it with my own eyes until September. If it needs it, I plan to use Restore-A-Finish on it like IdahoPiggy suggested.
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Jean McCormick
on Aug 20, 2015
Pamelia
on Jul 31, 2015
Kathy Jerman
on Jul 31, 2015
Yvonne White
on Jul 31, 2015
Katrina Warren
on Jul 31, 2015
Z
on Jul 31, 2015
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