A couple weeks ago, we discussed a study that highlighted how plants in urban areas can clean the air and lead to better overall air quality. So, if plants can clean the air outside your home, why can’t they clean the indoor air as well? They can! Certain plants have the ability to remove harmful toxins from the air, and when coupled with air filtration through the HVAC system, indoor air quality can be drastically improved in your home.
Four Plants that Improve Your Indoor Air
- Bamboo Palm: Dry indoor air during the winter months? This plant will add moisture to the home while removing benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene!
- English Ivy: Formaldehyde is the most abundant indoor air pollutant, but it is no match for English Ivy. This beautiful climbing ivy will remove formaldehyde that circulates through the home from sources like synthetic carpets and floorboard resins.
- Peace Lily: The Peace Lily is another great formaldehyde and benzene remover, and the beautiful buds this plant produces will add beauty to your home as well as clean air!
- Boston Fern: Toluene and formaldehyde are the Boston Ferns specialties. These plants are easy to maintain and can live in a variety of environments.
Comprehensive Indoor Air Quality
You don’t have to maintain hundreds of plants in order to get the benefits of clean indoor air. Place a few of these plants around the home and enjoy the beauty and clean air they provide. To boost the indoor air quality even further, keep on top of your furnace and air conditioner filter replacements. This comprehensive indoor air quality plant will have your family breathing easy all year round.
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