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[21 Dec 2009 | 3 Comments | ]

How To Use House Plants to Clear Your Indoor AirYou might be surprised to know that the air inside your home could be dangerous. In fact, our indoor air is often what causes common illnesses and ailments.

We spend 65% of our time in our home, which means biologic, chemical and even electrical pollutants fatigue, asthma, skin conditions, learning disabilities, ADHD, digestive issues, infertility, obesity, and cancer.

And if you’re home bound, inactive or live in an area where the weather keeps you inside a lot, you’re more susceptible.

You might also be surprised to know that one of the best ways to clean your air indoors is by simply using what nature provides. Plants, because they convert carbon dioxide into oxygen, actually filter the air as they’re doing what comes naturally to them.

Plants are natural air filters and are quite successful at eliminating harmful household pollutants including formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, and xylene and toluene. NASA has actually conducted studies and lists the following plants as excellent natural air filters:

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