Indoor air can be 12 times more polluted than outdoor air. Sources of Chemical Emissions There are many sources that emit chemicals pretty much everything does, some of these may surprise you.   Common Chemical Emissions Research published in the August 2009 issue of HortScience, researchers at the University of Georgia screened indoor plants for their pollutant removal efficiency.  They tested 28 common plants on how efficient they removed common pollutants. Researchers conducted the study by removing the plants from pots, cleaning off the soil and placing them into covered glass containers where they could introduce measured/controllable quantities of the pollutants. They tested to see how much of each chemical had been removed at 3 and 6-hour intervals. Below are the results with scientific name, common name and toxicity checked with the ASPCA Website The plants with the highest removal efficiency: Hemigraphis alternata (The Purple Waffle Pl...

There are many benefits to having Plants in the home, in all areas, not just the living room. I'm talking kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, basement, pretty much every room even the garage. I've said it before and ill say it again Indoor air is 12 times more polluted than outdoor air. Why? We are in a confined space with many things that emit pollutants (Link to Pollutants post) and not enough plant or no plants to produce oxygen and clean the air of these toxins. Many people just buy plants cause they are aesthetically pleasing, but it goes beyond that. Houseplant, yes are nice to look at, they also help our homes feel more relaxing which in return makes you feel more relaxed and less stressed. The more plants you have in your home, the more toxins are removed and the better you will feel. I would recommend have multiples of different plants. See my other posts on Top Air Purifying Plants Plants for the bedroom that help you sleep better. And Low maintenance houseplants. M...