One of the factors that seriously endangers our health is represented by smog.
It really reaches alarming percentages in some cities of Italy. Such as, in particular Turin, Milan, Rovigo, Frosinone, Venice, Alessandria, Padua, Pavia, Cremona and Treviso.
These are the cities that Legambiente has considered among the most polluted. Of course, smog is an invisible enemy. As it is characterized by fine dust that can damage the quality of life and health.
Furthermore, even in the least polluted places, there are harmful substances deriving from the use of chemicals, heating systems, cigarette smoke, etc.
Therefore, it is advisable to resize at least at home our exposure topollution and keep us safe. There are, for this purpose, a series of plants capable of absorbing pollutants. So able to make the air cleaner.
So, we take care of our health even at home. But what are the plants that purify the environment?
Plants that purify the environment in the house
Well, in the late 1980s, a scientist of the NASA, Bill Wolverton, conducted a study that demonstrated how many plants are capable of neutralizing the polluting organic substances found within our domestic environments.
The study found that there are a number of plants capable of purifying closed environments. Here, below, what these plants are.
Anthurium, potos and gerbera
L’anturio. This is a plant that needs to be exposed to light and watered regularly. It cleanses the air of ammonia, which is present in many household cleaners and which can be toxic to the lungs.
There buddies. It is a plant that absorbs carbon monoxide from wood stoves or fireplaces. It is a climbing plant that can also be placed in very shady areas and should be watered when necessary.
The gerbera. This, on the other hand, is a plant, with colorful flowers, widely used to adorn balconies. It has the advantage of removing benzene from the air.
Sanseveria, dracena, ivy and tillancy
Sanseveria. Better known as “mother-in-law’s tongue”, sanseveria is one of the most used and effective indoor plants to purify the air. It doesn’t necessarily require a lot of light to survive. In addition, it has the characteristic of filtering formaldehyde and removing the flame retardants found in new homes or newly manufactured furniture.
The dracena. This is a plant that doesn’t require a lot of light to care for. It absorbs substances such as trichlorethylene and xylene found in lacquers, oils and paints.
The ivy. It is a plant that purifies the nitrogen dioxide emanating from appliances that heat with the use of wood, gas and kerosene. Furthermore, it also eliminates the dispersions deriving from gas stoves and fine dust. Then, it is easy to keep as it does not require special care.
The tillancy. It is a useful plant for those who work in constant contact with television screens or computers. In fact, it acts against electrostatic charges.
Ultimately, we also look after our health at home. We have indicated which are the plants that purify the environment. We just have to rush to buy them, choosing them according to our needs.
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