Do you think the air in your home is clean and healthy? It could be worse than you think. Studies show that the air inside most homes and buildings is nearly twice as polluted as the air outdoors. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency listed indoor air pollution as the second biggest health hazard for humans.
Maintaining good indoor air quality (IAQ) is important because poor IAQ can seriously affect your health and can even cause life-threatening illnesses in serious cases. Fortunately, there are lots of ways you can start improving the IAQ in your home right now.
Houseplants for example, are not only beautiful, but they can naturally purify the air. Learn about four air-purifying houseplants here and start boosting your home’s IAQ today.
Spider Plant
Spider plants can naturally absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen during the night, making them a great plant to add to the bedrooms in your home. Even better, these plants are hard to kill and only need a little light and water to thrive.
Bamboo
In NASA’s list of top clean-air plants, bamboo was amongst the highest scoring plants, able to filter several harmful chemical compounds. The attractive plant only requires minimal care and can remove benzene and trichloroethylene from the air.
Rubber Tree
If you don’t exactly have a green thumb, then a rubber tree may be right for you. This plant is easy to grow and can thrive in dim lighting and cool climates, making it hard to kill. When it comes to indoor air pollutants, this low-maintenance plant can reduce a myriad of toxins and purify the air.
Gerbera Daisy
Gerbera daisies are vibrant and can add a beautiful touch to any room. This vibrant plant can filter out trichloroethylene and benzene from the air. Be sure to place this plant next to windows that receive a fair amount of sunlight, as this is the only special care this plant needs.
Learn More Ways to Purify the Air in Your Home
While air-purifying houseplants can boost your home’s IAQ, improving and maintaining good IAQ starts with your HVAC system. At Air Tech of Central Florida, we want your home to feel comfortable, and above all, safe. That’s why we provide a variety of products and services that not only keep your home comfortable year-round, but improve IAQ as well.
If you’d like to learn more ways to boost the IAQ in your home, give us a call today or schedule online.
Author Bio:
Luigi Ferraro
Specializing in residential and commercial HVAC services, Air Tech offers a wide range of solutions to meet the heating and cooling needs of their customers. Their team of skilled technicians is trained to handle the installation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC systems with expertise and precision.
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