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  • Spider plants improve indoor air quality by removing pollutants like formaldehyde and xylene.
  • Ficus plants eliminate indoor pollutants such as benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene.
  • Boston Ferns thrive in humid environments and eliminate formaldehyde and xylene from the air.

When it comes to enjoying the home, it’s important that they take care of it in many ways. For instance, cleaning little by little every day is essential. From doing the dishes to vacuuming, these minor chores can lead to a much more enjoyable environment in the home.

Another thing that contributes to an enjoyable household environment is decorating. Mirrors, photos, and art are all things that can improve the environment, just with their presence alone. Add plants to any room in the home, and they’ve got functional decor.

How can plants be functional decor?

Plants are proven to improve the home’s indoor air quality. However, they have to be the right type of plants in order to get the results that they seek. Here are some plants that will help improve the indoor air quality.

  • Spider Plant – This plant is extremely easy to grow as long as it lives in direct sunlight. At their healthiest, these plants remove pollutants, such as formaldehyde and xylene, from the air in the home.
  • Ficus or Weeping Fig – A ficus can typically grow to be between two and 10 feet tall, but, as an indoor plant, they won’t see this height. However, they will benefit from the elimination of pollutants, like benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene. Simply place this plant in a bright room away from direct sunlight and reap the benefits of clean air. This is a low-maintenance plant, so it will be easy to keep alive!
  • Boston Fern – Place this plant in a room with high humidity and indirect sunlight. The lower the humidity, the more they need to water it, as this plant must remain moist to stay alive. Placing a Boston Fern in the home will help to eliminate formaldehyde and xylene from the air. Breathe easy with this greenery in the home.
  • Bamboo Palm – Place this beautiful palm in front of a window for direct sunlight. These plants can grow to be anywhere from four to 10 feet tall, even indoors. The bamboo palm will help remove pollutants, like formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene.
  • Aloe Vera – Aloe Vera is great for multiple reasons, but who knew that it helped to purify the air in the home? This low-maintenance plant is great for removing formaldehyde in the air and is also an anti-inflammatory. They think it’s safe to call aloe vera a super plant!
  • Peace Lily – This beautiful plant does a great job at removing pollutants from the air, such as ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene. Place this greenery in a shady area for the best growth and health of this plant.

Home or changing the air filter

Placing beautiful plants throughout the home not only improves the feel of the surroundings but also clearly improves the air. Here at Premier Heating and Air, they look forward to improving the indoor air quality as well.

If they’re experiencing watery eyes, increased allergic reactions, or breathing problems, even after putting these plants in the home or changing the air filter, then don’t hesitate to call the HVAC company. They would be happy to provide the HVAC services to they to find the problem and fix it. Let them improve the HVAC system!

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