In our homes, dust is an enemy that constantly battles our efforts to maintain optimal air quality.
However, there are plants that, with their miraculous properties, can help us in this daily battle.
Let’s find out together how these plants can contribute to purify the air in your home and to create a healthier environment for you and your family. Enjoy the reading!
Feeling overwhelmed by the dust that accumulates in your home? Find out how some plant they can help you naturally purify the air in your living space.
The air inside our homes is up to 5-10 times more polluted than the air outside. Fortunately, they exist purifying plants which can significantly improve home air quality.
Benefits of purifying plants
Dust, dirt and glitches chemical pollutants coming from building materials, paints and cleaning products can pollute the air inside our home.
Many of these pollutants are odorless and colorless, making them difficult to detect. However, the use of some plant can help filter pollutants and absorb humidity, creating a healthier and more pleasant environment.
The best plants to purify the air
Some plants are particularly effective at improving home air quality. Here are some of the most recommended:
- Dracena (Dracaena marginata): This plant is known for its ability to absorb toxins in the air. However, it is toxic to pets.
- Clorofito (Chlorophytum comosum): Also known as spider plant, it is effective in removing 95% of airborne harmful agents.
- Spathiphyllum (also known as moonflower): Effective in absorbing numerous airborne pollutants, including ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde and xylene.
Plants to reduce dust and neutralize pollutants
In addition to improving air quality, some plants are great at reducing dust and other pollutants:
- Potos (Epipremnum aureum): Extremely effective in eliminating major pollutants such as carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and xylene. Ideal for those who use wood or gas heating.
- Gerbera: Absorbs benzene, toluene, trichlorethylene, formaldehyde and CO2. It is also the symbol of Tobacco Free Day in Scandinavia.
Decorative plants with purifying properties
Some plants not only purify the air, but also enrich the aesthetics of environments:
- Hedera helix: This creeper is excellent for removing volatile organic compounds such as octane, benzene and trichlorethylene.
- Dieffenbachia: With variegated leaves, this plant eliminates formaldehyde, benzene, toluene and acetone from the air.
Indoor palm trees for cleaner air
Indoor palm trees, like theareca (Dypsis lutescens) e il Chamaedorea (Chamaedorea seifrizii), are notoriously effective in combating harmful gases and volatile organic compounds.
Easy to find in stores, these plants are a great choice for improving indoor air.
In summary, integrate these purifying plants in the decoration of your home it can not only improve air quality but also enrich the aesthetic appearance of living spaces.
Choose the right plants to create a healthier and more pleasant home environment.
