Monday, April 13, 2015

NASA Approved Houseplants for Improving Indoor Air Quality

During the late 1980’s, NASA began studying houseplants as a means of providing purer and cleaner air for space stations.

What they learned is that there are many different houseplants that can help to purify the air.

The plants filter out certain harmful compounds in the air and make it much healthier to breathe.

The good news for you is that these plants are easily found and you can add them to your home to provide yourself and your family with air that is much purer and free from harmful agents.

We have collected a list of the 10 best houseplants to improve your indoor air quality. Most of these plants are commonly found at your local florist or home improvement store. Just pick up one or several and take care of them to enjoy the beauty and the health benefits that they offer. The plants will filter out harmful chemicals like formaldehyde and benzene and provide you with oxygen at the same time.
  1. Aloe Vera
  2. Peace Lily
  3. Spider Plant
  4. English Ivy
  5. Boston Fern
  6. Heart Leaf Philodendron
  7. Eucalyptus
  8. African Violets
  9. Chinese Evergreen
  10. Chrysanthemum

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