The quality of the air we breathe is important to health. Obvious truth? Sure.
But how do we know if the air in our homes is clean? Other than allergies flaring up and telling us otherwise, there is no real way to know, but there are ways to ensure that the air is clean–even if we can’t see it, smell it or feel it. Plants natural air cleaners Buying an air ionic air cleaner is one great way to clear the air.
Another is to have live plants in the house.
How many and what kinds of plants? A study by NASA suggests that one potted plant per 100 square feet of floor space can effectively remove pollutants from the air. There are also specific plants that clean specific pollutants. Plants natural air cleaners. One very common pollutant is formaldehyde, as it is found in just about every household item.
According to NASA’s Clean Air Study, conducted to find methods of purifying air in sealed space stations, certain plants have been proven to effectively absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen, and eliminate pollutants such as benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene. These harmful chemicals can cause irritation to the skin, eyes, nose, and throat, and are linked to certain cancers, according to the EPA.
Here are eight detoxifying plants NASA identified that can help purify the air in your home or office.
Here are some examples of items containing formaldehyde along with the antidote plants:
Circulating the air via a fan, open window or air conditioner helps get these toxins moving so the plants can absorb them. So buying a few plants can kill two birds at one time. They decorate the house and clean the air at the same time.
(Source: Rosemary Sadez Friedmann, Scripps Howard News Service)
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