The three main household toxins of concern are:
- benzene
- formaldahyde
- trichloroethylene
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Aloe (Aloe vera)
This easy-to-grow, sun-loving
succulent helps clear formaldehyde and benzene, which can be a byproduct
of chemical-based cleaners, paints and more. Aloe is a smart choice for
a sunny kitchen window. Beyond its air-clearing abilities, the gel
inside an aloe plant can help heal cuts and burns.
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There are loads of benefits to having plants in the home and of course inside office buildings too. These include:
- Plants can decrease stress while enhancing productivity by some 12%. People intuitively feel that the contact to plants and nature has a calming effect on them.- Plants in the workplace attract, retain and enhance the attitude of employees.
- Plants help towards an energy efficient building whilst counteracting the effects of a sick building syndrome. Plants help with bottom line savings on sick leave expenses.
- Plants help to reduce background noise levels in buildings. While some plant species are more effective than others, the benefits are more pronounced in buildings with hard, reflective surfaces.
- Plants help improve humidity levels inside.
- Plants help influence and improve particle content and odour quality of indoor air.
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And there are more. Simply 'Google' houseplants improving indoor quality and you will find yourself looking at literally hundreds of websites dedicated to this very subject. And they all say the same thing: houseplants indoors = increase air quality. Simple, really. Don't we want to create the best atmosphere for our children, especially in a learning environment?