Plants are commonly known for converting carbon dioxide into oxygen, but certain plants are also good for ridding our air of indoor contaminants.
Three common types of household toxins are Benzene-based, Formaldehyde-based and Trichloroethylene-based.
- Some sources of Benzene-based toxins include detergents, plastics, tobacco smoke and synthetic fibers. A few of the best plants to remove these toxins are the Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily), Gerbera Daisy and Alglaonema (Chinese Evergreen).
- Formaldehyde-based toxins originate from such items as carpeting, furniture, cleaners and paper products. Bamboo plants, Philodendrons, Ivy and Golden Pothos are just some green plants that are best for the removal of these toxins.
- Inks, varnishes, adhesives and paints are a couple examples of where Trichloroethylene-based toxins may come from. Plants associated with the removal of these toxins include Dracaena, Gerbera Daisy, Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily) and Chrysanthemum.
1 comment:
Cool post.
A thoughtful insight and ideas I will use on my blog. You've obviously spent some time on this. Well done!
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Thanks for all the enthusiasm to offer such helpful information here.
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