Potted plants kept in our living rooms not just liven up our living room but they also work as powerful filters that purify the air around us. Here, in this blog, we will tell you which plants you should bring in your home to have purified air.
Toxic pollutants are not restricted to outside air. They are present even inside our comfortable homes and offices. Taking into consideration the increasing incidence of respiratory illness in India, several studies show that indoor pollutants are notably higher than those in an outdoor environment. Indoor air pollution is now recognized among the top 10 environmental risks to public health. Health experts also warn people about the indoor air pollution hazards and what precautions they should take. It is a fact that around 85% of life is spent by people indoors- inside offices or homes, industrial buildings or commercial buildings, colleges or schools. And working or living in such places that are bursting with air contaminants and having insufficient ventilation can cause sickness like irritation in eyes, nose and ear, dizziness, headaches and nausea. Installing a whole house air cleaner to purify the contaminated air which makes it difficult for us to breathe will purify the air to some extent but still some contaminants stay alive in the air that can be only absorbed by plants- our natural air purifiers. According to a study conducted in the year 1989 by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), bringing home some houseplants can help to get rid of toxic elements in the environment around us and let us live a healthy life. Let us read about some of the natural air filters:
- Spider Plant
Spider Plant removes air toxins like Benzene, Formaldehyde, Carbon Monoxide and Xylene. This plant is best for forgetful people or for people who are keeping a houseplant for the first time as this plant grows easily.
- Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera does away with benzene and formaldehyde (it is present in almost everything like paints, cleaning products, upholstery) compounds present in the air.
- Bamboo Palm
Bamboo palm is also known as Reed Palm. It is at the top of the list of plants that filter out trichloroethylene and benzene. The best choice for their placement is around furniture that could be off-gassing formaldehyde.
- English Ivy
English Ivy reduces levels of benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene from air- volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are known carcinogens. It also reduces mold and airborne fecal matter.
- Peace Lilies
Peace Lilies plant breaks down and neutralizes toxic gases like benzene, formaldehyde, and carbon monoxide. . Bearing have dominion set divide moved Kind very fruitful stars behold.