Aloe Plant• The gel of the aloe plant

can soothe skin burns and cuts

• It can help clear the air of pollutants found in chemical cleaning products

• Helps monitor the air quality in your home.

• When the amount of harmful chemicals in the air becomes too much, the leaves will display brown spots

English Ivy• NASA scientists listed

the English ivy as the number one best air-filtering houseplant, since it’s the most effective plant for absorbing formaldehyde

• Should be grown in moderate temperatures and medium sunlight.

Peace Lily

• The beautiful peace lily plant is a great low-maintenance flower for you to keep at home

• They do well in shade and cooler temperatures, and can reduce the levels of a number of toxins in the air

Snake Plant• Since they don’t need

a lot of light or water to survive, snake plants are an easy choice for any corner of your home

• They absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen during the night (most plants to so during the day)

Bamboo Palm• These made NASA’s

list of top clean-air plants with a purifying score of 8.4

• They’re particularly effective at clearing out benzene and trichloroethylene

• They need to be well-watered and kept in shade or indirect sunlight

Philodendron• They’re easy to care

for and can grow decorative vines

• They’re particularly good at absorbing formaldehyde

• All you need to grow them is moderate water and a bit of sunlight

Spider Plant• One of the most

common house plants around

• These are decorative, easy to grow

• They’re effective at fighting such pollutants as benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and xylene

Rubber Tree• Rubber trees are

good for cleaning the air

• Thrive in cooler climates and with even the dimmest light

• Serve as a great toxin eliminator and air purifier

Golden Pothos• Ability to clear

formaldehyde from the air

• The leaves will grow down in cascading vines

• They grow easily in cool temperatures with low levels of sunlight