Despite our continued efforts to reduce pollutants in our homes, we could always use a little help. That is exactly what you get when you introduce common houseplants to the home environment. Dr B. C. Wolverton, a NASA scientist, has put together a list of plants that work overtime cleaning the air. We know that formaldehyde, benzene, and ammonia are poisonous gases that can be emitted by carpet, furniture, cleaning products, paints, stains and other coatings.
Reseaerch by Dr B. C. Wolverton has proven that these irritants can be filtered out of the air by simply bringing in some common houseplants to the rescue.
The top 5 houseplants that purify indoor air:
- Bamboo Palm – Chamaedorea Seifritzii
- Chinese Evergreen - Aglaonema Modestum
- English Ivy Hedera Helix
- Gerbera Daisy Gerbera Jamesonii
- Janet Craig - Dracaena “Janet Craig”
For the complete scoop on which plants are best for your environment order How to Grow fresh Air: 50 Houseplants That Purify Your Home or Office. You'll be adding some lovely green and improving your indoor air quality at the same time.
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How to Grow Fresh Air: 50 House Plants That Purify Your Home or Office
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