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Clean-Air Houseplants

Houseplants are good for your health, and not just for their visual beauty. They can improve your mental and physical well-being. They essentially do the opposite of what we do when we breathe: release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide. This not only freshens up the air but also eliminates harmful toxins. They can also boost your mood and productivity! We have a number of indoor plants to choose from, all with their own unique properties.

Illustration of an aloe vera plant Illustration of an aloe vera plant

Aloe Vera

Aloe is an easy-to-grow succulent plant that loves the sun. It helps clean the air in your home, keeping it free from benzene, which is commonly found in paint and certain chemical cleaners. Along with removing air pollutants, this plant contains a gel inside the leaves that can help to heal burns and cuts.

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Snake Plant

The snake plant is great at filtering the air of formaldehyde, which is commonly found in cleaning supplies and personal care products. It is also one of the most oxygen-producing plants and, unlike many other plants, it controls the emission of carbon dioxide even at night, helping improve your quality of sleep.

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Golden Pothos

Golden pothos plants are arguably one of the easiest plants to grow and actually thrive on low light and neglect. These plants serve to purify the air of formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide while also helping eliminate odors. Pothos can also help alleviate eye irritation after long days of staring at screens. Not suitable for pets.

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Red-Edged Dracaena

There are many varieties of dracaena plants, but this variety brings a pop of color to the plant with its red edges. It is one of the most effective houseplants in air purification. This fast-growing plant helps rid the air in your home of formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene and carbon dioxide. Not suitable for pets.

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English Ivy

English ivy can absorb airborne fecal matter and formaldehyde, which is commonly found in some household cleaning products. Studies show that keeping an English ivy plant on your desk will help to give you better focus because it can also absorb trace amounts of benzene, a chemical commonly found in office equipment. It is easy to care for and thrives in partial shade and fertile, moist soil. Not suitable for pets.

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Peace Lily

Peace lilies are fragrant plants that are ideal for purifying the air of formaldehyde and benzene. They only need weekly watering and shade to thrive and produce beautiful blooms. Peace lilies also help to reduce the levels of mold spores that grow in the home by absorbing them through its leaves. Not suitable for pets.

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Spider Plant

One of the easiest indoor plants to maintain, the spider plant can remove up to 90 percent of the toxins in your indoor air. The leaves grow quickly and help to absorb harmful substances like mold and other allergens, so it’s the perfect plant for those who have common dust allergies. It also helps to absorb small traces of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide.

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Boston Fern

The Boston fern acts as a humidifier, helping to restore moisture in the air, so they are perfect for those who suffer from dry skin and other cold-weather problems. They can also help to eliminate traces of formaldehyde in the air. They look beautiful hanging from baskets all around the home. Keep your Boston fern in direct sunlight and mist the leaves with water regularly.

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