Best Houseplants for Air Purification
                     Best Houseplants for Air 
Purification
Areca Palm
As with all plants, the Areca Palm is biologically 
engineered to take in carbon dioxide and release 
oxygen. However, what sets the Areca Palm apart 
is its ability to also purify the environment it’s 
placed in by removing dangerous chemicals such 
as formaldehyde, xylene and toluene.
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Snake Plant
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.
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Money Plant
Featured by NASA, the Money Plant is renowned 
for its ability to remove chemicals and other 
pollutants from the air, specifically benzene, 
formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene. 
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Gerbera Daisy
Arguably the prettiest entry on the list, the 
Gerbera Daisy is often used as a decorative 
element in gardening. However, the Gerbera 
Daisy is also distinct for its ability to produce high 
levels of oxygen at night while removing harmful 
chemicals, such as benzene and trichloroethylene. 
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Chinese Evergreens
The Chinese Evergreen is one of the most 
common household plants and for good reason. 
This plant emits a high oxygen content while 
purifying indoor spaces of harmful chemicals 
such as benzene, formaldehyde and other toxins. 
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Spider Plant
For those of you who are houseplant newbies, the 
resilient spider plant is a perfect choice. It will quietly 
battle toxins including carbon monoxide and xylene, a 
solvent used in the printing and rubber industries. 
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Aloe Vera
A healing aloe plant is a lovely addition to your 
kitchen windowsill, as it loves a sunny spot. While 
being on hand to soothe any kitchen burns, this 
succulent will be purifying the air of 
formaldehyde and benzene, found in varnishes, 
floor finishes, and detergents.
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Broad lady palm
This is one of the few plants that can help reduce 
levels of ammonia that can be found in a range of 
cleaning products. They are expensive to buy 
fully-grown so you might want to shop around for 
a smaller one or start from seed.
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Red-edged Dracaena or Dragon Tree
Trichloroethylene and xylene are amongst the 
pollutants fought by this spiky, slow-growing 
plant. The leaves have a bright red trim which 
adds a flash of color to your home.
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Weeping fig
Popular houseplants since the Victorian times, 
weeping figs can help to tackle levels of 
formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene.
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