Air pollution can cause dangerous diseases. Ranging from respiratory disease, cancer, stroke, to heart disease.
According to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), seven million people worldwide die due to poor air quality. Meanwhile air pollution in Newsdelivers.com causes more than 10 thousand deaths, five thousand hospitalizations and seven thousand children experience various health problems every year.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a person spends nearly 90% of their time indoors. Even though we are active indoors, we are also at risk of being exposed to pollutants, you know.
Several studies have shown that certain plants can act as natural air filters. What are you curious about? Check this out!
1. Spider Plant
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Spider plants are very easy to grow and quickly improve air quality. This plant is a natural antioxidant that effectively removes harsh chemicals from cleaning products and furniture, ranging from ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde, to xylene. Even a study shows this plant is able to detox the air from pollutants, including particulate matter (PM). Spider plant does not need direct sunlight so it is suitable to be placed indoors.
2. Aloe Vera
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Besides being easy to grow, aloe vera plants also have a myriad of benefits, you know. Starting from helping heal wounds to reduce indoor air pollution.
Aloe vera is a natural air purifier that––according to research––is able to absorb carbon dioxide well, and reduce toxic chemicals like benzene and formaldehyde. This plant requires a lot of sun and little water so it is suitable to be placed in the living room or near a window.
3. Sansevieria
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Sanseviera or known as the tongue in law does not require complicated care. This one plant does not need a lot of water and sun so it can grow indoors. The power of this plant to grow is very high and also resistant to drought, you know.
In addition, Sanseviera is also able to make the air fresh and free from pollutants. This plant can filter formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, toluene, and benzene from the air. Unlike ordinary plants, Sanseviera will absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen at night.
4. Areca Palm
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Areca Palm is one of the best plants to improve indoor air quality. A 2021 study showed that placing a potted Areca Palm plant indoors reduced volatile organic compounds (TVOC), carbon dioxide (CO2), and carbon monoxide (CO) in the air. This plant requires sufficient light and water to thrive.
5. Warneck Dracaena
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This plant is known as one of the most effective air filters. Warneck Dracaena is able to remove pollutants from paints, detergents and varnishes. Starting from formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, and carbon dioxide which trigger health problems.
In addition, Warneck Dracaena also increases the humidity in the room so that it helps control respiratory disorders. This plant does not require direct sunlight and is easy to grow at room temperature.
So, those are some plants that can prevent air pollution at home. Be sure to take good care of them so that they are effective at cleaning the air. Stay healthy, beauties!
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