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5 Houseplants to Improve Indoor Air Quality

Home Sweet Healthy Home. Did you know there are household plants that you can incorporate into your home for cleaner indoor air? At Over & Underwood Home Inspection we can also make sure you are free from allergens, mold, and pollutants by doing a comprehensive test that will give you results within 48 hours. But here are some plants you can incorporate into your home to improve the air quality. Snake Plant-Absorbs nitrogen oxide and formaldehyde from the air. Awesome for improving overall air quality. Spider Plant-Removes carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and other toxins. Gerbera Daisy-Absorbs formaldehyde benzene and improves sleep by giving off oxygen while absorbing carbon dioxide. Areca Palm-Great purifying plant for general air cleanliness. Also known as acting as a humidifier. Peace Lily-Removes mold spores, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene. This is a great plant to place in bathrooms.