Air quality is a very important thing that everyone should take into more consideration. With all the air pollution our factories, household items, and machines of transportation create, it is vital to do what you can to support your health. This can also be a very large concern if you are a senior living in Centennial. As we age, all the pollution we have always been breathing in can start to take a huge toll. This can contribute to issues such as emphysema, asthma, sleep apnea, and many other breathing conditions. Keep reading to learn some valuable information about the best houseplants to keep in your home to improve the air quality.

Spider Plants

Spider plants are non-toxic to pets, and are also very low maintenance when it comes to the care they require. These plants also live up to their name with their thin, “spidery” leaves that fall over gracefully as they grow. This results in a “spider leg” look, giving them their amazing name. Spider plants love just a bit of sunlight every day, and enough water to keep their soil slightly moist. They are also very well known for reproducing smaller “spiderettes” that you can pot and plant to have even more spider plants working to clean the air in your home. Spider plants get rid of the following pollutants: carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, xylene, benzene, styrene, and toluene.

Chinese Evergreen

Chinese Evergreens are high producers of oxygen; and they are also very well known for their ability to clean the air of large volumes of pollution. However, if you have pets that like to chew on your plants, this may not be a good plant to have in your home. If you do decide to have one or more in your home, make sure to keep in mind that it is a very low maintenance plant. It does well even in full shade with minimal water. So if high maintenance plants are not your thing, the Chinese Evergreen could be the perfect plant for you! The pollutants that Chinese Evergreens can purify from the air include: trichloroethylene, formaldehyde, benzene, and carbon monoxide.

Aloe

You have probably heard about all the other health benefits of aloe already. The jelly-like insides are a natural medicine for many skin problems such as sunburns, scrapes, bug bites, stings, rashes, burns, and much more. Plus, drinking aloe juice can also offer some digestive benefits for some people. However, in addition to all these amazing uses, aloe is also a fantastic air purifier. Taking care of an aloe plant is super easy, as long as you have a space for it with lots of sunlight. Just be sure to keep it away from any pets, as it is mildly toxic for animals to ingest. Aloe plants produce a lot of oxygen, and can purify the air of benzene, formaldehyde, and carbon monoxide.

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