We chatted with experts about house plants that clean the air for a healthier family living environment.
See those pretty house plants gracing your coffee table? They're not just eye candy. According to Emily Wight, founder and CEO ofWight tells Today's Parent, "All green plants perform photosynthesis, where the plant absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen. Plants effectively remove toxins from the air such as formaldehyde that furniture, carpet, paint, and cleaning products can release into the air in our homes and workplaces.
Get ready for the lowdown on how many plants you need to detoxify your place, the science behind their air-cleansing properties, and the top-notch plants that deserve a spot on your windowsill.As you look for the best house plants that clean the air, Wight advises going with plants that have lots of leaves. She says, "These plants absorb more air pollutants than plants with wispy foliage. The larger the leaves, the more ability to collect toxins from the air and release oxygen.
"Don't forget to pick low-maintenance plants that won't demand too much attention.", conducted in 1989, suggested that certain common indoor plants could help remove indoor air pollutants like benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene. Wight says plants have positive impacts on our mental health. "Studies have shown being around indoor plants have a positive effect on mood, productivity and creativity. The act of caring for a plant can engage our senses. Feeling relaxed and mindful can help to counter the release of the stress hormone cortisol."The hearty snake plant is one of the most popular houseplants because they are low-maintenance and can survive indoors and outdoors.
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