Thursday, January 27, 2011

Can House Plants Purifiers The Air In Your Home?

Do Air Purifiers Work? Yes they do, and they come in some very unusual forms. Many people do not know that plant are great natural air purifiers. Plants can remove several toxins from your home. They work around the clock and they don't add to your electric bill, or need to have their air purifier replacement filters replaced. :)

"People don't realize how houseplants wake up a room," Coulat said. "And we know now that they clean the air so much faster than anything."

Recent research cites houseplants as efficient air purifiers. Like their outdoor counterparts, they change carbon dioxide into oxygen. But they also can pull toxic chemicals such as benzene and formaldehyde out of the air we breathe.

"All plants add oxygen and create a healthier indoor environment," said Chris Raimondi of the Professional Landcare Network, or PLANET. "In addition, some plants provide the added benefit of removing toxins from the air."

This is from the The Sacramento Bee

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