Even better than store-bought air fresheners, common houseplants are an all-natural way to freshen up the air in your home. Here are some of the best plants to improve the air that you and your family breathe every day.
- Aloe. Not only does aloe help to soothe cuts and burns on the skin, it also helps to purify the air that goes into your lungs. This low-maintenance succulent clears harmful chemicals found in many household cleaners from the air.
- Spider plants. The long, drooping spider plant is very resilient and very skilled at battling substances like carbon monoxide and formaldehyde.
- Golden pothos. You may notice this popular plant in many homes, offices, and businesses, and that’s not only because it’s attractive, but also because it wicks formaldehyde from the air.
- Chrysanthemum. This bright, blossoming flower filters out benzene from the air. Benzene is a chemical commonly found in glue, paint, and many brands of clothing detergents.
- Weeping fig. If you’re looking for a larger houseplant that still effectively cleans the air, the weeping fig is a beautiful choice. This small tree is a bit finicky, but it’s worth it because of how well it clears formaldehyde and benzene from any room.
15 houseplants for improving indoor air quality [Mother Nature Network]
Best air-filtering houseplants, according to NASA [Mother Nature Network]
10 Clean-Air Plants for Your Home [This Old House]
10 Best Plants to Grow Indoors for Air Purification [True Activist]
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