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Plants that Clean the Air
Christi Graham
It may come as a surprise, but some of the houseplants gracing your living room may be quietly cleaning your air. Do you know which of your houseplants are working for you and which ones are just free-loading? Some varieties of plants have a greater ability than others to remove harmful air pollution including carbon monoxide and chemicals such as formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene and other common household pollutants. Click through our slideshow to find out which organic air cleaners are best suited for your needs.
Plants that Clean the Air Slideshow
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Reference:
"How To Grow Fresh Air: 50 Houseplants that Purify Your Home or Office", B.C. Wolverton, Penguin Books, 1996 (amazon.com)