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3 Powerful Air Purifying Plants To Help Clean The Air in Your Home
It might surprise you but the indoor air we breath daily is the most dangerous to your health. In fact, indoor air pollution is often up to five times that of outdoor. Studies show dirty air can damage your brain and stress the body. Breathing it daily can cause headaches, allergies, hormone imbalances, asthma and more.
The good news is that you can actually improve indoor air quality with several air filtering plants! In Fact, NASA studies have found that certain plants can purify the air up to 90 percent.
These plants detoxify the air by removing toxic chemicals like carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, benzene, and more.
KEEP ONE OF THESE AIR FILTERING PLANTS IN YOUR HOUSE FOR PET ALLERGIES AND MORE
ARECA PALM
The Areca Palm is considered among the most effective plants to get rid of indoor toxins. Areca Palm help remove CO2 and converts it into oxygen.
MOTHER-IN-LAW’S TONGUE
Snake or Mother-in-law’s Tongue is also known as “the bedroom plant.” While most plants convert CO2 into oxygen during the day, Mother-in-law’s Tongue gives off oxygen at night. The plant also help removes formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, xylene, toluene from the air.
GERBERA FOR PET ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA
The Gerbera Daisy is not only beautiful, but it’s air filtering abilities are incredible. It is very effective at getting rid of benzene and trichloroethylene from the air. This plant is very unique as it continues releasing oxygen all through the night allowing you to breath and sleep better. These plants are very beneficial for those suffering from insomnia or asthma.
NASA points out that you keep 15 plants for a 2,000 square-foot home.