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Houseplants are often used to help clean the surrounding air within buildings.
The following housplants have been recommended as helpful in removing
indoor air pollutants:
From "Top Ten Houseplants for Cleaner Air."
http://www.care2.com/channels/solutions/home/392
"Research has shown that these 10 plants are the most effective
all-around in counteracting offgassed chemicals and contributing to
balanced internal humidity."
* Areca palm
* Reed palm
* Dwarf date palm
* Boston fern
* Janet Craig dracaena
* English ivy
* Australian sword fern
* Peace Lily
* Rubber plant
* Weeping fig
"It is suggested that one plant should be allowed for approximately 10
square yards of floor space, assuming average ceiling heights of 8 to
9 feet. This means that you need two or three plants to contribute to
good air quality in the average domestic living room of about 20 to 25
square yards.
"Although many plants like light, they do not all have to be placed
near windows. Many indoor plants originated in the dense shade of
tropical forests and have a high rate of photosynthesis. These are
ideal for the home and can be placed in darker corners. When
positioning plants, try to strike a balance between light and
ventilation because the effect of plants on indoor air pollution
appears to be reduced if they are set in a draft."
Additional References
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"Houseplant to clean the air?" Health24. November 11, 2005
http://www.health24.com/news/Enviro_Health_/1-1308,33778.asp
"Want a great, green way to clean the air in your house? A new study
by a California teenager suggests that a not-so-usual suspect - the
English ivy plant - might be just the ticket. Ryan Kim, the son of an
allergy researcher, found that an English ivy plant does a significant
job of cleansing the air of mould particles and other nasty
particulates, including canine fecal matter...."
(Read further)
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Also read "Plants are Good for Your Health: Four Ways to Use Them to
Your Advantage," By Dr. Joseph Mercola with Rachael Droege
http://www.mercola.com/2004/may/8/plants_health.htm
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"CLEAN THE AIR IN YOUR HOME WITH HOUSE PLANTS."
http://www.ecomall.com/greenshopping/houseplants.htm
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"Healthy Home Info: Plants that Clean the Air," By Christi Graham,
Healthy Home Plans.
http://www.kqed.org/topics/home/homeimprove/healthyhome-feature2.jsp
(Click on slide show to scroll through plants)
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You might also be interested in purchasing the following book:
"How to Grow Fresh Air : 50 House Plants that Purify Your Home or
Office," by B. C. Wolverton.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0140262431/102-7514073-8268967?v=glance&n=283155
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I hope this information helps!
Sincerely,
umiat
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