Advertisement

The problem of air pollution is well known to all.

But even inside our homes, we can do something to improve the air quality: between the walls of the house, in fact, we find chemicals released by fabrics, plastics, cleaning products , the paintings. But don’t despair: a recent NASA study showed that certain types of plants can purify the home environment .

These are the ones.

The spider plant grows very well in the presence of sunlight. It absorbs formaldehyde, a chemical substance released by glues, paints and cosmetics.

Advertisement

image: Flickr

The Pothos is renowned for its remarkable capacity for resistance and adaptation. It captures formaldehyde and xylene.

image: Flickr

The dragon tree looks like a miniature palm tree and fights many pollutants.

image: Flickr

The ficus, in addition to being a beautiful indoor plant, cleans your room of benzene.

image: Flickr

To remove ammonia from interior walls, purchase moonflowers (Spathiphyllum).

image: Flickr

The rubber tree is an excellent barrier against carbon monoxide.

image: Flickr

Ferns require cold, humid environments: they can remove formaldehyde from closed spaces.

image: Flickr

Mother-in-law’s tongue: despite its name, it is very suitable for air purification.

image: Flickr

Aloe vera is great for releasing chemicals from the air.

image: Flickr

This dragon tree plant is also perfect for purifying the air.

image: ourhouseplants.com

Chrysanthemums free the air from benzene.

image: weberswholesale.com

Ivy, not always appreciated, has great power against Methanal!

image: MNN

Advertisement