Plants can help rid the air of the organic chemicals and toxins

Plants Help Rid Your Home of Toxins

A List of plants that help rid the air of the organic chemicals and toxins

Newly painted rooms, new carpets, stained or sealed woods and plastics, and even new fabric on new furniture is treated and can release chemicals and fumes into the air in your home. In addition, copiers, ink , and many cleaning supplies can release toxic fumes into the air. According to scientific studies conducted by NASA certain types of plants absorb toxins and remove them from your air your home.

Some plants that help can remove toxins from the air

Snake Plant

Snake plants are easy to grow and are felt to help remove toxins in the air. Tolerates little sunlight.

Gerbera Daisy

Gerbera is superior in removing the benzene . It tolerates shade, and prefers moisture and well-drained soil.

Christmas Cactus

This plant gives off oxygen at night while most plants produce oxygen during the day; it is perfect for your bedroom.

Golden Pothos, also known as Devil's Ivy

Recent studies from NASA identify this plant as one that removes formaldehyde from indoor air.

Rubber Plant

Helps remove indoor chemicals, such as formaldehyde, found in particleboard furniture and upholstery, benzene and ammonia. The rubber plant is also a great humidifier. It helps bring moisture into the air.