Add oxygen to that stuffy room with these air-cleaning houseplants, handpicked by NASA.
Our editorial team is dedicated to finding and telling you more about the products and deals we love. If you love them too and decide to purchase through the links below, we may receive a commission.Lack of airflow in your home can cause indoor air pollution to build up and exacerbate health issues like asthma and allergies, according to the EPA. Your furniture, the materials in your walls, and your carpet can hold toxins too. So it’s worth figuring out a way to filter the air in your home.
Before investing in an expensive air purifier, we figured we’d try out a few houseplants first — they’re much cheaper— and look a lot nicer. And while plants may not have the brawn of industrial machines, there are some that NASA recommends to clear out the toxins in your air. According to NASA’s Clean Air Study, which was designed to find ways to clean the air in sealed space stations, plants can be effective to absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen into the air, and remove pollutants like benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene. These chemicals can cause irritation to the skin, ears, eyes, nose, and throat, as well as some cancers, according to the EPA.
The study suggests that at least one plant per 100 square feet can effectively clean the air, so fill your space with these eight detoxifying plants, handpicked by NASA, to purify the air in your home.Ideal for your bedroom, this plant is unique in its ability to release oxygen at night. Snake plants are also capable of producing enough oxygen in an air-sealed room for people to breathe normally.
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