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"Often people do not understand why they feel sick on a regular basis and why we develop symptoms that worsen over time. We hardly know that inside our house, various toxins are present at any time: toluene, xylene, ethyl acetate, methylene, acetone and chloroform, none of which are healthy.
Among other toxins present, three are of major concern: benzene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde, which could lead to serious health problems like asthma, cancer and various allergies.
In recent years, scientists at NASA and the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA) have discovered that there are various houseplants that keep our household air clean and pure and balance indoor humidity. Not only do these plants absorb pollutants, they also scrub harmful gases out of the air and help fight pollution.
Let's look at a gallery of a few of these beneficial types of houseplants that can take care of indoor pollution. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) Reduces indoor toxins that may cause cancer.
Marginata (Dracaena marginata) Removes formaldehyde and benzene from the air. Capable of filtering out other toxins.
Snake Plant (Sansevieriea trifasciata) Absorbs formaldehyde, nitrogen oxides, and a variety of other air-present chemicals.
Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema modestum) Air-purifier that can also filter out airborne toxins such as benzene and formaldehyde.
Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) Filters verious gas emissions from dangerously toxit materials.
Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) Removes indoor pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene, and xylene.
Areca Palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens) A humidifier that helps remove deadly toxins like formaldehyde and xylene.
English Ivy (Hedera helix) Suited for people with asthma and allergies. Has the ability to remove benzene and formaldehyde, and to off-gas various chemicals released by synthetic materials.
Boston Fern (Nephrolepsis exaltata bostoniensis) Natural humidifier that removes air pollutants such as benzene, formaldehyde, and xylene.
Spider Plant (chlorophytum comosum) Removes poisonous gases as well as formaldehyde and xylene. Keep in kitchen and/or near fireplace, as these are the areas where carbon monoxide accumulates." Read more at http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/air-quality/news-10-fabulous-hous
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