As people started spending more time at home mostly due to the pandemic and remote working being heavily incorporated in recent years, there is no doubt that maintaining a healthy well-being at home has become a priority. There is increasing evidence that plants have cleaning and purifying qualities as well as positive effects on our mental health so there is no time like the present to invest in some plants for your own house.
Surely, air-purifiers have become rather popular because of their effectiveness, however, there is nothing like a cost-effective alternative like indoor plants to do the job. It is true that they are not as successful in cleaning the air as perfectly as an air-purifier, but they can do it in a more natural and pleasant way. We can all agree that plants are visually much more appealing than a machine which is making weird sounds, right?
If you are ready to get rid of all those harmful toxins and germs in your home and get a healthy breath of fresh air, here at We Buy Any House, we have gathered not only the best performing cleaning plants but the ones which are easy to take care of as well.
1. Snake Plant
The snake plant or also famously known as Mother-in-Law’s Tongue is a great addition to your bedroom. Due to its ability to release oxygen even through the night, experts suggest that you keep it close to your bed for a great night’s sleep. It can grow up to two meters high and is a relatively low maintenance plant which is ideal for someone who is beginning to introduce plants to their homes. Snake plants tend to thrive in light conditions and neglect which is why they only require watering every few weeks when the soil starts to feel dry. It is worth mentioning that they are toxic to cats and dogs so keeping them away from your pets if you have any is important.
Some of the toxins they remove are formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, benzene and xylene.
2. Dracaena
Dracaena or also known as the Dragon Plant is among some of the easiest plants to take care of. If it is well cared for, it can survive for decades. What’s more, it is one of the most effective plants for fighting the bad toxin trichloroethylene from the atmosphere. Also, this plant is very much a statement piece which grows incredibly tall – up to 4-5 meters high. It is ideal for filling up empty corners and voids but making sure they are not in direct sunlight is crucial. The dragon plant likes indirect sunlight but under no circumstances should it be placed directly facing the sun. Watering once a week is recommended. It is important to remember that it is toxic to pets as well.
The harmful toxins that they take care of are xylene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde.
3. Aloe Vera
A real MVP of a plant is the aloe vera. Not only does it have amazing healing properties and great looks, but it also has the ability to purify the air perfectly. Its multifunctionality is what attracts people to it so much – you can either soothe your sunburn with it, use it for facemasks and different skincare practices or in this case make use of its purifying qualities. A truly incredible succulent that every household needs. As such it is also known for its low maintenance and hard to kill qualities. Similar to the snake plant, it continues to transform carbon dioxide into oxygen even through the night, making it the perfect bedroom plant. Also, it tends to easily forgive people who forget to water it but once every two weeks is recommended. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from your pets as it can be toxic to cats and dogs.
It is particularly good at fighting formaldehyde, which can be found in carpets.
4. Spider Plant
A classic air-purifying indoor plant which is a must. The spider plant is among the favourites not only because of its ability to provide cleaner air in a house, but also because of how easy it is to look after. There are a lot of indoor plants out there which can be rather harmful to pets, however, the spider one is perfectly safe for them, making them an easy choice for all newbies. Safe, practical and minimal maintaining is what attracts people the most towards this plant. It can survive in just about any condition, however, it thrives in indirect sunlight.
This plant is rather formidable at getting rid of formaldehyde, toluene and xylene which are chemicals found in many synthetic fabrics.
5. English Ivy
The beautiful and evergreen climber of walls can be easily adapted to any home. It can be placed in most places around the house, regardless of light and temperature conditions, making it to the list of easy to maintain indoor plants. It is known to be great for households with people suffering from asthma and allergies as it can remove most of the airborne mould in the air. It isn’t known to be toxic to pets but can cause problems for dogs, farm animals and people.
It successfully eliminates formaldehyde and benzene from the atmosphere, making it an amazing air-purifying plant to have at home.
There are various other plants which will cleanse and improve the quality of the air in your house but these five are the ones which will require the least effort and maintenance so that you can breathe easy with the help of those natural toxin removers.
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