Boston Fern This fern ranks the highest out of all air purifying plants tested in its ability to remove formaldehyde. It also helps with removing other indoor air pollutants like xylene, a common solvent ingredient. This makes it an excellent choice for both homes and offices looking to improve indoor air quality.
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.
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!
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.
Eucalyptus. Eucalyptus is well-known and has been used since antiquity for its decongestant properties. The leaves of the tree contain eucalyptol, which can help loosen phlegm and ease breathing. That is why it is often used in inhalants and cough drops.
Yes, bleach is a potent biocide that can be used to kill mold. The active ingredient in bleach, sodium hypochlorite, reacts with water to form hypochlorous acid, which kills mold by denaturing proteins, inactivating enzymes, disrupting nucleic acids, and destroying other cellular components.
Aloe Vera. One of the most well-known healing plants, aloe can be used to retain skin moisture, prevent ulcers, improve wound healing, and treat burns.
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.
Snake plants, spider plants, rubber plants, peace lilies, ferns and English ivy are some of the best indoor plants for boosting oxygen levels and purifying the air.
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.
Areca Palm
They are absolute lookers with their long, tapering fronds on lengthy branches. Much like many palm plants, Arecas need the right kind of care as well. These are one of the best and highest oxygen producing plants to keep indoors, an ability that adds to their charm greatly.
Mix a solution that's equal parts white vinegar and cold water in a spray bottle. Spray or apply the vinegar and water mixture directly to the moldy areas. Using a scrub brush with a long handle, scrub the moldy areas vigorously in a circular motion. Continue scrubbing until you remove the mold stains.
Vinegar typically performs best on mold when it is used undiluted in full strength. Simply transfer the white vinegar into a spray bottle. Spray the vinegar directly onto the mold. Do not rinse or scrub.
English Ivy: A Christmastime favorite that's a year-round keeper because it filters 78 percent of airborne mold in 12 hours.
Spider plants thrive in humid environments and do a great job at absorbing both moisture and pollutants from the air. They require little maintenance, but they do prefer bright, indirect sunlight. They're also great value for money as they produce baby spider plants that you can cut off and use to grow your collection!
The leaves of the ivy leaf plant Hedera helix are an effective expectorant. They work by widening your airways and stimulating the release of mucus or phlegm. This herb and its extracts should be taken orally to get their expectorant benefits. You can add the dried herb or leaf into warm water to make ivy leaf teas.
Contraindications. Mullein should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women, or by people who are allergic to this plant. Mullein essential oil to treat earaches in children appears to be safe when used for a short time and as directed by a doctor medical advice.