Salt brick is used not only for decorating walls, making columns and other structures. It is actively used to create a special therapeutic microclimate in baths and saunas. In the article, we will consider tips on how to choose the right option for the price and main characteristics, what are the best models, according to buyers, on the market, and what mistakes can be made when choosing salt bricks.
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Salt bricks are briquettes made from salt mined mainly in Pakistan. It is Himalayan salt that has the greatest healing and healing effect. Allows you to create the effect of "salt cave" at home.
The composition of the Himalayan salt is quite extensive, 95–98% consists of sodium chloride, 2–4% polyhalite (hydrous potassium, calcium, magnesium sulfate), 0.01% fluorine, iodine, as well as numerous trace elements (up to 70 items) in small quantities.
The shade will be affected by the presence of polyhalite and trace elements in some veins of deposits.
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Despite the natural composition, there are a number of restrictions on use. It is strictly forbidden to inhale salt vapors for people with tumors, skin diseases, tuberculosis, thrombophlebitis, pregnant and lactating women.
Salt bricks with your own hands can be made in two ways.
The first method is to grow a single crystal of salt. To do this, you need to hang a crystal on a string in a highly concentrated saline solution, and wait until it grows. This option is quite extended in time.
The second way to make homemade salt bricks is quite simple and requires less time. It is necessary to take a light dense cloth, ordinary edible salt without additives and a bowl of water. Pour salt into a rag, tie tightly and dip in water. It is necessary that the salt absorbs the required amount of water. Then leave the salt in a cloth until completely dry (preferably hanging in the sun with good ventilation). If desired, you can paint the block in any color (it is necessary to use food coloring), and give it any convenient shape. The unusual design allows you to present such an accessory as a gift for the holiday to family and friends.
After it dries completely (usually it takes a couple of days), the fabric can be cut and the resulting block can be used for its intended purpose.
Homemade brick, unlike that produced in Pakistan, has a lesser healing effect due to the difference in composition (regular salt contains other trace elements), but it also has healing properties.
The correct use of salt blocks allows you to create a healing microclimate in the steam room, which has a beneficial effect on many organs and body systems.
For home use, it is enough to purchase 1 block, it will last for several months of use.The block must be placed on hot stones (you can first put it on a metal tray so that the salt does not come into direct contact with the stove), and pour water over it. The resulting salt cloud will contain a large number of useful trace elements that have a therapeutic effect throughout the entire bath procedure.
After use, the briquette must be washed with running water, dried, and put away in a dry, dark place, previously sealed with a package. For long-term storage, it is necessary to use a room with a temperature of 0 to 25 degrees. The steam room must be ventilated after the procedure.
Recommendations on what to look for when buying:
The rating includes the best manufacturers of salt bricks. New and popular models are presented.
Budget options, costing up to 1,000 rubles.
The product contains only 100% Himalayan salt, without harmful impurities and additives. It has a healing effect, improves blood circulation, helps to cope with the first signs of a cold. It is enough to put a brick on hot stones, it warms up and creates a salt “cloud”, inhaling the vapors of which you get a healing effect. Can be used many times. Weight: 0.87 kg. Dimensions: 15x10x2.5 cm. Average price: 214 rubles.
Salt bricks for baths and saunas from the ECO Plus company do not contain impurities and chemicals. Made from 100% Himalayan salt mined in an ecologically clean region of Pakistan, far from populated areas. You can lay out entire walls, or you can use it as aromatherapy.Put the block on hot stones and pour over with water, a “cloud” appears, which favorably affects the immune system and the body as a whole. Shelf life: 5 years. Weight: 1.6 kg. Dimensions: 22x12x6 cm. Price: 500 rubles.
Salt bricks for the home can boost immunity and protect against colds in a simple, safe way. Thanks to the oils of fir, cedar and mint, it prevents the occurrence of respiratory diseases and has a general strengthening effect. Weight: 1.3 kg. Dimensions: 10.5x15.5x5.5 cm. Price: 310 rubles.
The option with the aroma of oak leaves allows you to have a complete relaxing wellness session not only in a sauna or steam bath, but also in a regular bath. To do this, it is enough to place the block inside the container, you can take a bath without waiting for complete dissolution. When used on hot stones (bath or sauna), it is necessary that the block has lain for at least 1.5 hours on a hot surface in order to achieve maximum effect. Dimensions: 14.8x10.3 cm. Weight: 1.35 kg. Price: 320 rubles.
Salt bricks for the sauna from "Banny Line" allow you to create the effect of a "cave" at home. It has a beneficial effect not only on the skin, but also on the respiratory tract, strengthens the overall immunity. One briquette is enough for 10-12 sessions. Price: 93 rubles.
Versatile option for home use. It has an attractive appearance and excellent performance. The light aroma of eucalyptus affects the upper respiratory tract, helps to avoid viral diseases. Great gift idea. You can order online directly from the manufacturer or on any marketplace. There is also an opportunity to see the review of the product and reviews of real buyers. Price: 258 rubles.
Brick is suitable for interior cladding and for improving the microclimate during bath procedures. Due to the absence of impurities, it has practically no contraindications for use. Fights fungus, improves skin regeneration. Reduces pain in arthritis and arthrosis. Weight: 2.2 kg. Dimensions: 20x10x5 cm. Price: 455 rubles.
Himalayan salt is mined in ecologically clean areas of Pakistan, by hand. The packaging is made in Russia.Can be used as a cutting board and serving dish. When used inside baths, it is recommended to use metal pallets to ensure safety so that the brick does not come into contact with hot stones. Price: 454 rubles.
The brick is made of pink Himalayan salt, has a healing, soothing effect, applicable on hot coals, stones or other heat source. To achieve the effect, you just need to heat the surface. Weight: 2.2 kg. Dimensions: 20x10x5 cm. Average price: 420 rubles.
The product contains only Himalayan pink salt, recommended for home use for baths and saunas. Thanks to the beautiful cardboard packaging, it can be presented as a gift for any occasion. One block is enough for several months. Average price: 591 rubles.
Options costing from 1,000 rubles.
Due to their attractive appearance and healing properties, salt bricks can be used for the interior of any premises, for interior cladding. Suitable for fitness centers, baths, saunas, salt rooms and medical rooms. Purifies the air, fills it with useful minerals.Dimensions - 10x20x5 cm. Cost: 1067 rubles.
Durable building material from which you can build a wall, fireplace, floor, column or other structure inside baths, saunas, salt rooms. Mounted on a magnesite mixture, liquid glass or tile adhesive. If desired, you can choose the right shade, for maximum naturalness of the design. Weight: 2.2 kg. Cost: 3618 rubles.
Universal model, used in construction, and to improve the microclimate of rooms with high humidity. Step-by-step instructions for use in baths are inside the package. It is necessary to store at a temperature: 0-25 degrees. One package is enough for several treatments. Average cost: 1448 rubles.
Nikson Home offers a versatile natural briquette for home use. Completely consists of Himalayan salt, without impurities and chemicals. Leads the natural cleansing of the body from toxins and viral diseases. You can buy salt bricks of the company in the manufacturer's online store or in retail outlets. Pink colour. Weight: 2.2 kg.Dimensions: 20x20x3 cm. Cost: 1361 rubles.
The model is optimally suited for permanent use in baths and saunas, as well as for facing the interior walls of any premises. One block is enough for several months of use on hot stones. Store in a dry place, in sealed packaging. Dimensions: 20x10x2.5 cm. Cost: 1144 rubles.
A high-quality briquette is handmade from 100% Himalayan salt. The surface is not polished, it may contain bumps, chips in the corners, this is not a defect, it only confirms the natural origin. Country of origin: Pakistan. When placed on the oven, it is recommended to use a metal tray. Weight: 1.8 kg. Dimensions: 10x20x3.5 cm. Cost: 1032 rubles.
The article examined what types of salt materials are, which type of brick is better to buy under different conditions of use, and also presented a rating of the best salt bricks. The use of such materials is contraindicated for several categories of citizens, before using it is necessary to consult a specialist.