With all the pollution and dust we are subjected to in our daily grind, wouldn’t it be lovely to come home to a dust-free home with clean air? But not so. Indoor pollution is a known health risk as well, today. Facial tissues, carpeting, paper, even the paint on your walls - your home has quite a bit of pollution too. Household dust can trigger asthma and a host of other illnesses.

According to a NASA study on this topic, plants can clean up to 87% of indoor pollutants. Beats a commercial air purifier any day, doesn’t it? And what would you say if I told you that this will cost you next to nothing? Yes, in this case, make plants your best friends, by investing in them. Not only do plants absorb chemicals from the air, they balance the humidity and increase oxygen levels Plants purify household air. They absorb the pollutants, balance humidity, and give out pure undiluted oxygen, and make it more safe for the kids too.
There are however,some plants which are better at this job than others. And there is good news for Indians too. According to care2.com, the Areca palm which is widely found in India, tops the list of the 10 best air purifier plants to have in houses. Aloevera, the plant which is greatly in fashion today, is also very effective in purifying air.

Remember these tips when you opt for plant air purifiers:
- Choose plants carefully. Indians can opt for aloeveras, ferns, areca palms and chrystanthemums.

- Use one or two plants in each room (1 plant per 100 square feet).

- Avoid keeping plants in the bedroom (plants give out carbon di oxide in the nights, and you don’t want to breathe in that!

- Give your plant lots of sunlight, and remember to water it regularly.

Houseplants beautify our homes, and make families healthier. So go ahead, invest in a houseplant today!

Via: thegoodhuman.com