Garden mum
This
is a comparatively inexpensive plant, and is known to be an
air-purifying champion. The garden mum helps in getting rid of benzene, a
diluent used commonly in oils, inks, paints, rubber and plastics.
Benzene is also utilized for creating pharmaceuticals, detergents, and
dyes.
Dracaena
This
is an air purifying plant that is used for removing xylene, an
ingredient found in several common household products like lacquers,
paints, adhesives, thinners and rust preventers. Xylene is even present
in permanent markers. But, in case you have pets, you can choose an
alternative plant, as Dracaena can be toxic for dogs and cats.
Bamboo palm
Bamboo
palm is a pet-friendly plant that can grow up to twelve feet and is
great for filtering formaldehyde, a contaminant found in almost all
indoor environments. If you live in a house that was built before 1970s,
you will find foam insulation that comprises of formaldehyde in your
crawl spaces, basement, or unfinished attic areas. Apart from this,
Formaldehyde can also be found in pressed-wood products, particle board
and household basics like waxed papers, grocery bags, paper towels and
facial tissues.
Spider plant
Another
plant that is very effective in getting rid of formaldehyde is the
spider plant. They are also very easy to care for and are a great choice
for those who do not own a green thumb. Spider plants are also useful
in removing formaldehyde resins present in household cleaning supplies,
floor covering, permanent-press clothes and carpet backing.
Peace Lily
These
are extremely easy to grow and are the best house plants to get rid of
trichloroethylene. This makes peace lily’s extremely beneficial for the
house. Trichloroethylene is used commercially with a range of industrial
uses, particularly in the dry-cleaning and metal degreasing industries.
In addition, Trichloroethylene is utilized for paints, printing inks,
lacquers, adhesives and varnishes.
Although most of these plants are very easy to take care of, you
have to ensure that you take into account the specific needs of the
plant when placing it inside your house. When choosing the house plant,
make sure you keep the plant's individual light, humidity, temperature,
and water requirements in mind. This information can normally be found
on the label of the plant. Buy a well-rounded fertilizer to keep your
beautiful "air-purifiers" healthy, happy, and looking fresh.
The
levels of pollution in the air make it impossible to eliminate exposure
to pollutants completely. However, just a quick trip to the local
nursery or garden center, combined with proper maintenance can ensure
that the air quality within your house is fresh.
