Everyone comes across toxins by many amounts every single day. If you want a healthier home that's easy to breathe in then this article is for you!
1. Spider plant: Excellent at eliminating the majority of toxins (battles benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and xylene)
2. Aloe: You probabaly already know that aloe is soothing to scrapes and burns but also skillful at removing formaldehyde and benzene.
3. Bamboo Palm: Effective remover of formaldehyde and also acts as a natural humidifier. As long as you don't leave this plant sitting in water, but remain moist, the bamboo palm prefers indirect light.
4. Golden Pothos: NASA lists this plant among the top houseplants for effective formaldehyde removal. It's also known for removing carbon monoxide and increasing general indoor air quality.
5. American Rubber Plant: This beauty provides moisture, eliminates bio effluents (and VOCs) as well as a knack for suppessing air-based microorganisms present in a room. As time passes, the rubber plant becomes even more efficient at eliminating toxic compounds present in the air.
Other good plants:
Peace Lily
I'm definetly getting this plant...as someone who suffers from asthma this is a MUST HAVE:
English Ivy: A terrific aid for people with allergies, asthma, or even the desire to inhale cleaner, more fresh air. Removes air-based mold in as little as a few hours of placing in a room!
Here is a video of a woman who swears her house plants has beautifying properties:
Stay groovy and love the plants!
Sincerely,
Radical Rose
http://radicalrose.wordpress.com
Resources:
http://mightynest.com/blog/5-wonder-plants-that-make-your-home-healthier
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