Often people do not understand why they feel sick on a regular basis and why we develop symptoms that worsen over time.
We hardly know that inside our house, various toxins are present at any time: toluene, xylene, ethyl acetate, methylene, acetone and chloroform, none of which are healthy.
Among other toxins present, three are of major concern: benzene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde, which could lead to serious health problems like asthma, cancer and various allergies.
Three major offenders found in the home include:
formaldehyde: in carpets, upholstery, glues, paint, and more
benzene: in plastics, synthetic fibers, lubricants, rubber, pesticides, and more)
trichloroethylene: in paint removers, rug cleaning solution, adhesives, and more
In recent years, scientists at NASA have discovered that there are various houseplants that keep our household air clean and pure and balance indoor humidity. Not only do these plants absorb pollutants, they also scrub harmful gases out of the air and help fight pollution.
1-Spider Plant
This elegant plant is great at removing poisonous gases as well as other impurities like formaldehyde and xylene.
For better effect, it should be kept in the kitchen or near the fireplace.
2-Boston fern
By releasing moisture into the air, they remove nasty air pollutants such as benzene, formaldehyde and xylene, providing clean air inside the home.
3-English Ivy
English ivy is a very popular houseplant and is best suited for people with asthma and allergic conditions.
this plant has the amazing ability to remove benzene and formaldehyde and to off-gas various chemicals released by synthetic materials.
4-pothos
very efficient when it comes to removing indoor pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene and xylene.
5-Aloe Vera
We all know that aloe vera is present in many skin care products. Not only does it help with skin burns but also with filtering various gas emissions from dangerously toxic materials.
6-Chinese Evergreen or Aglaonema
It can also filter out airborne toxins such as benzene and formaldehyde.
7-Snake Plant or Sansevieria
this plant has the amazing ability to absorb formaldehyde, nitrogen oxides, and a variety of other chemicals present in the air.
8-Dracaena marginata
It also not only removes formaldehyde and benzene from the air, but is also capable of filtering out other toxins present.
9-Spathiphyllum
10-Areca Palm
Sources:
http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/air-purifying-plants
http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/air-quality/news-10-fabulous-houseplants-absorbs-indoor-pollution
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