Houseplants that remove dust from the air helping to keep your home clean
Houseplants are often introduced into the home to add colour, but they can also help to save time when it comes to dusting. Here are the top three indoor plants which naturally collect dust.
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Dusting is an important chore when it comes to keeping the home clean, but it can be time-consuming.
Luckily, according to research by NASA, certain houseplants can help to reduce dust levels in the home by up to 20 percent.
The leaves of certain houseplants capture dust particles from the air by trapping them on their surface.
English ivy
All ivy varieties are efficient in removing dust from the air, with the most popular air-purifying plant being the English ivy.
It not only looks great with its training leaves but it also helps to remove moisture and humidity from the air, which are the main contributors to mould growth in the home.
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This houseplant can be grown in a hanging planter placed on a shelf or bookcase to help improve the air quality in the home.
Spider plants
Spider plants, which can be found naturally in the South Pacific and South Africa, are considered to be one of the most adaptable houseplants.
This houseplant is also highly effective in removing air pollutants and recent studies have found the plant to eliminate around 90 percent of toxins in a room over just two days.
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It is most effective in removing carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, Xylene and toluene. They can also absorb nitrogen dioxide effectively, helping to keep the air clean and fresh.
The plants will need to be cleaned every so often to help them photosynthesise effectively. This includes wiping the leaves with a damp, tepid cloth to remove the dust.
Peace lily
The peace lily is on NASA’s list of 10 top air-cleaning plants and this amazing natural air-purifying houseplant doesn’t just add oxygen to the home either.
It helps to filter and remove toxins including benzene, formaldehyde, ethylene and ammonia.
The bedroom is an ideal location for peace lilies because of its ability to purify the air.
This houseplant works best at keeping rooms dust-free if the soil is exposed to the air as pollutants and dust can be absorbed straight into the soil.