First, there may be a high concentration of carbon dioxide at home. No, it is not fatal. It’s just stuffy for us, the cells of our body are starving without oxygen. Secondly, exhaust gases and other rubbish from the streets still get into our fortress when we ventilate the apartment. Thirdly, if there is mold or mildew somewhere in the house, this also does not add purity to the air. And then there are frankly poisonous things that slowly but surely poison the air and us at the same time: wallpaper, furniture, even carpet can emit toxins.
However, this problem can be solved. And you can’t even imagine how simple and elegant this method is! You just need to get a flower.
“Many indoor plants have the ability to remove toxins from the air: formaldehyde, xylene, benzene and other harmful compounds,” says Bill Wolverton, author of a study on clean air.
It turns out that paint on the walls, plastic objects, even computers release toxins into the air, and houseplants successfully decompose them. But that’s not all. Plants also fight dust. You probably noticed that there is much more dust on the leaves of the old ficus than next to it on the windowsill? This is because the plant literally attracts dust from the air thanks to static electricity. This means that it reduces the risk of allergies.
We’ve compiled a list of 15 plants that are most effective at fighting indoor air pollution. Scroll right through the gallery!