English ivy (Hedera helix) is thought to be one of the best plants for clean air. With lobed leaves and ambitious vines, this classic climber works well in hanging pots, on floating shelves and atop fireplace mantles. As a perennial, English ivy is also pretty low-maintenance, as long as you keep the soil moist.
English Ivy, Bamboo Palms, and even the beautiful Peace Lily absorb toxins and provide us with oxygen in our homes.
English Ivy is exceptional at purifying air, removing 78% of airborne mold in 12 hours. Its dense foliage traps moisture and absorbs mold spores and other airborne toxins, making it an ideal choice for improving indoor air quality and alleviating allergy symptoms.
Bamboo Palm
The Bamboo Palm is near the top of the list in many Clean Air Studies. It is amazing for purifying the air of certain chemicals associated with paints and new carpets. They do however require a lot of room to grow (up to 12 feet), which is one of the reasons they are great for filtering so much air!
1. SNAKE PLANT. Snake Plant otherwise known as the Mother-In-Law's Tongue is unique for its nighttime oxygen production, and ability to purify air through the removal of benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, and toluene.
Using Air Purifiers
Air purifiers and air cleaners are devices that remove airborne pollutants from the air in your home, including mold spores. In general, they work by drawing air into the system, which then passes through a series of filters designed to capture and remove microscopic particles from the air.
Snake Plant
It is intriguing, however, that this toxicity removing plant is named after a venomous animal. The truth is it can reduce harmful chemicals in the air such as formaldehyde, xylene, benzene, and trichloroethylene.
Although it is difficult to say exactly how many plants are needed to purify indoor air, Wolverton recommends at least two good sized plants for every 100 square feet (approximately 9.3 square meters) of indoor space. The bigger the plant and leafier the plant, the better.
Peace Lily
Believe it or not, this beautiful, white-flowered plant is easy to grow, extremely low maintenance, and tops NASA's Clean Air Study list for removing all three common air pollutants - plus xylene, toluene, and ammonia!
The peepal tree is a tree that gives oxygen for 24 hours. It is also known as the bo or bodhi tree and belongs to the same genus as neem trees. The peepal grows up to 15 m tall and has grey bark on its branches. It's native to India, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka but is now found throughout Southeast Asia.
A study conducted by NASA found that succulents removed up to 90% of certain toxins from a space within 24 hours! In addition to this, they constantly release fresh oxygen through the room, creating a refreshing and relaxing atmosphere in any indoor space.
Treatment typically involves a person taking an antifungal medication, such as voriconazole. However, the type of medication a doctor prescribes may depend on the type of Aspergillus mold causing the condition because some species are resistant to certain antifungal medications.
Install a dehumidifier in your home
A dehumidifier works by sucking up excess moisture from the air, and since mold thrives in areas with high humidity, it is effective at preventing the spread of spores as well as eliminating those that already exist.
English Ivy: A Christmastime favorite that's a year-round keeper because it filters 78 percent of airborne mold in 12 hours.
Peace lily (Spathiphyllum 'Mauna Loa')
Simple things you can do to improve your indoor air quality include: Reduce dust by vacuuming regularly and using a microfiber or damp cloth for dusting. Reduce humidity to avoid mold and mildew buildup and change appliance filters regularly. And make sure to test your home for dangerous gases like radon.