Houseplants: Three plants that remove dust and will help keep your home clean
HOUSEPLANTS are a great way for green thumbs to stay active in the winter months, but some can also help you save on dusting. Here are three plants that naturally collect dust from the air.
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Houseplants are a popular way of adding a little bit of greenery to the home. While plants are renowned for their oxygen-producing abilities, certain plants can also help to remove dust particles from the air.
This is particularly good news for those looking to prioritise a clean and tidy home in 2022.
Typically the best plants for dust-busying are those with large, shiny leaves which provide an extensive surface area to capture dust particles.
Certain varieties of indoor plants trap dust as they release fresh air.
According to a 2015 study conducted in Beijing, China, foliage with a greater amount of pubescence and rough surface can collect the highest amounts of particulate matter, such as dust.
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However, it is important to remember to dust the leaves of your plant routinely to eliminate particles for good.
You can use a dry microfibre cloth or a duster to remove dust from your plant's leaves.
As a general practice, use your duster on your plants as often as you might dust other surfaces in your home.
Which three plants are best for collecting dust?
Rubber plant
Rubber plants have large waxy leaves which are great for absorbing indoor air pollutants.
A study by NASA concluded that the rubber plant is one of several houseplants which are best at clearing air pollutants such as dust.
The large leaves of the plant are effective at trapping dust particles.
By misting your rubber plant once a day, you can increase its dust-collecting efficiency.
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English ivy
All varieties of English ivy are good for collecting dust particles.
They are also known to absorb moisture and humidity from the air, making it a great weapon to have in your artillery against mould growth.
English ivy is a native plant, which makes it fairly easy to come by and shouldn't mean forking out too much.
Spider plants
Although spider plants don't have broad leaves like the rubber plant, their mass of foliage makes them a great option for collecting dust.
Over the course of just two days, studies have found spider plants can eliminate around 90 percent of toxins in a room.
Spider plants are also good at air-purifying and removing humidity from the air.