5 house plants that help purify the air and absorb odor

Did you know that NASA discovered that some house plants clean air by absorbing carbon dioxide, releasing oxygen, and eliminating significant amounts of volatile organic compounds from the air? This study showed that there are many indoor plants that are natural purifiers and thus help clean the air in your home. Here are 5 house plants that will maintain your home healthy and free of contaminants.

1. Azalea (rhododendron)

These flowers are perfect to brighten up your entryway. The Rhododendron helps get rid of the formaldehyde that’s in foam insulation or plywood. Make sure they’re not in direct sunlight as they’re at their prime at around 60 to 65 degrees.

2. Snake plant (sansevieria trifasciata)

The snake plant or mother-in-law’s tongue is a very popular house plant. It filters out the formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, xylene, and toluene in your household. It can be placed indoors or outdoors and many love it because it’s low maintenance. This plant loves humidity and low lighting, you can place it in several rooms.

3. Gerbera daisy or barberton daisy (gerbera jamesonii)

Gorgeous Gerbera daisies not only do your home some good but also cheer up your environment! These indoor plants need plenty of water and sun to keep thriving. Gerbera daisies also eliminate benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene in the air. They also release oxygen during the night, so a good idea is to keep them in the bedroom for restful sleep.

4. Boston fern (nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis)

Indirect light and moderate warmth keep these cute ferns happy. Boston ferns are easy to find, inexpensive, and above all low maintenance (we know this comes in handy). Not to mention they are one of the best filterers of formaldehyde, and also clean small amounts of xylene and toluene.

5. Spider plant (chlorophytum comosum)

If you want a houseplant that can take anything, try the spider plant. These are one of the toughest guys out there. They filter out formaldehyde, benzene, carbon monoxide, and the xylene used in leather and rubber products.

Of course, indoor plants can only do so much (leave the heavy-duty cleaning to us). But having these plants in your home can help keep your family healthy and away from respiratory illnesses or allergies. And also make your home look beautiful. For professional cleaning, we advise sticking with a company that uses eco-friendly cleaners. Contact us to schedule an appointment.