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The air in our homes and offices is getting worse and worse. From paints to cleaning products, to the chemical compounds released by furniture and appliances, the air we breathe indoors is not as pure as many believe.
The ability of most plants to produce oxygen is well known, but few know that some of them are even capable of purifying the air at home, eliminating those volatile chemicals and toxins that end up being inhaled and are harmful to our health.
Plants are not only decorative elements, but they are also useful and important for our health. NASA has compiled a list of the most effective indoor plants to purify the air at home.
Areca
It is one of the best plants to purify the air at home. Its main characteristic is its ability to clean the air by eliminating formaldehyde, xylene and toluene.
Water the areca regularly and place it in the light, but not in direct sunlight. Living rooms are undoubtedly the best spaces for this plant.
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