NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, has conducted extensive research to find the plants that have the best air purifying ability.
American scientists have discovered that indoor air contains a number of toxic substances such as benzene, ammonia, trichlorethylene, and formaldehyde that can affect human health. Fortunately, many indoor plants can filter up to 85% of harmful gases, helping to make the home and office environment cleaner.
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Chrysanthemums help remove the VOC benzene, a compound known to contribute to cancer if exposed to humans over a long period of time. |
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Spider plant, also known as luc thao tro, co menh mon, luyen khach… is recommended to be grown to purify the air in homes and workplaces. Research shows that this small and pretty plant helps remove benzene, formaldehyde, CO and xylene from the air, harmless to children and animals. |
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The water lily or white sail plant has the ability to remove alcohol, acetone and formaldehyde. According to experts, plants clean the air in two ways: absorbing pollutants into the leaves and then transferring them to the roots, the roots synthesize the pollutants as food for the plant or the plant releases water vapor like a pump to suck dirty air down to the roots. |
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Ferns are the best plants for removing formaldehyde and arsenic from soil. |
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Snake plant has the effect of purifying the air effectively, absorbing cancer-causing toxins, and improving living space. |
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Five-leaf ivy has been shown by NASA to be effective in reducing formaldehyde, toluene, and benzene from the air. |
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The pothos plant is easy to grow, fast-growing, requires little care and has excellent air-purifying properties. However, it is a poisonous plant so keep it out of reach of children. |
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The bright flowers of gerbera daisies add color to your living space and are effective in cleaning the air. NASA research shows that growing gerbera daisies in warm, well-lit spaces can remove harmful substances such as benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene from the air. |
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English ivy has the ability to absorb harmful substances floating in the air such as benzene, formaldehyde, xylene from indoor air and convert them into harmless substances. In addition, this plant also filters out some allergens for children and sensitive people. |
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Aloe vera is easy to grow, loves the sun and has the ability to clean formaldehyde and benzene that accumulate from the house painting process. A small pot of aloe vera is a smart choice for your bright kitchen. In addition to the function of air purification, aloe vera pulp is very good for health, can effectively soothe sunburn. |
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Areca palm is a good air-purifying plant, according to NASA. |
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The money tree or dragon tree prefers moderate light and humidity. Growing this plant helps clean your home of substances like trichloroethylene and formaldehyde. |
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