Lava Lamps Do's and Dont's
By following these tips, you can ensure that your lava lamp has a long life.
Do's
Do have the lava lamp at room temperature before starting.
Do allow the lava lamp to warm up for four to six hours to ensure it operates at it's optimal level.
Do operate the lava lamp on a flat and stationary surface.
Do handle the lava lamp with care, especially the glass globe. The globe may break if dropped or subjected to any sudden impact.
Do handle your lava lamp with caution while it is plugged in. It takes two to three hours for the lamp to cool off once it is turned off or unplugged.
Do keep the lava lamp and cord out of the reach of children and pets.
Do periodically clean your lava lamp's globe with warm water and a cloth. Make sure the lava lamp is unplugged and cool before cleaning.
Dont's
Dont operate your lava lamp for more than 10 hours at a time. Too much heat can affect the flow action of your lamp.
Dont place a lava lamp near sources of heat or cold, such as a heater or air conditioner.
Dont operate your lava lamp on glass surfaces.
Dont operate or store your lava lamp in direct sunlight. Doing so may cause the colors in your lava lamp to fade.
Dont become alarmed if the glass globe of your lava lamp has some slight imperfections. The glass globes are specially made and some slight imperfections are a normal part of the manufacturing process.
Dont remove the cap on the globe of the lava lamp and add any fluids or solids to the lamp. The air space at the top of the lava lamp's globe is necessary to allow for the expansion of the fluids.
Dont shake a lava lamp or move it while it is hot. Doing so may cause permanent damage to your lava lamp.