Six (6) Plants to Purify Your Indoor Air Naturally
Today we are touching on five plants you can use to remove toxins from your indoor air. You may already know that there are a bevy of chemicals used to make the everyday consumer products.
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From flooring material, electronics, pots, pan, clothes, food, personal care products and everything in between. The list is endless. The problem is, all of these products emit toxic volatile organic compounds (VOC) in your home. You can use selected air purifying plants to help clean your indoor air and remove these toxins. Here are six air purifying plants for you to try:
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Rubber Plant - earn recognition from both NASA and plant care experts as top tier air purifiers. It removes air toxins from indoor environment, especially formaldehyde, which is the most common toxin in the home. Avoid direct sunlight. Water plant when the topsoil feels dry to the touch, typically every 1-2 weeks depending on your home’s humidity levels.
Aloe Vera - filters out benzene and formaldehyde and converts CO2 to O2 during the night.
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Boston Fern- Increase humidity levels while reducing airborne toxins. An excellent choice if you have cats and dogs because it is non-toxic to pets. Boston Ferns is best in indirect light and humid conditions, making bathrooms and kitchens ideal locations.
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Snake Plant- also called Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, absorbs nitrogen oxide and formaldehyde from indoor air, while producing oxygen at night. Water every 2-3 weeks, and allow to dry out before watering again. It can survive sun to shade. Place in areas where you spend a lot of time, like the bedrooms, since they continue purifying air during night when most plants stop producing oxygen.
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Peace Lily -filter out ammonia, benzene, mold spores, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, alcohols and acetone. They are at their best in bathrooms and kitchens where humidity levels support their nature. Peace lily continue purifying the air during the night when most plants stop producing oxygen. Their leaves droop when they need water.
English Ivy - remove benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene and toluene. Formaldehyde is a common household pollutant found in floorboard, particleboard, wrinkle-free and easy care clothes and fabrics.
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Bromeliads - drought-tolerant plant clean up the most indoor air pollutants. They release oxygen and remove air pollutants at night while you sleep. they are best with bright and indirect sunlight or fluorescent office lighting. It is very low maintenance, and will get root rot if you over water without good drainage.
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