Once the temperature hits a certain point come fall and winter, we head indoors Air Quality and pretty much stay there. Unless you work outdoors, of course.
For just about everyone else, it’s a time to enjoy college football, get back in a cooking groove, play a game or two, catch up on your reading, and whatever else helps occupy your time until warm weather returns.
More time indoors also means breathing in unfiltered air, the kind that can wreak havoc with your sinuses and make you feel like you have the worst cold ever.
What’s the answer? Finding ways to remove dust, bacteria, viruses, mold spores, and numerous other indoor pollutants from you air. While there are numerous ways to accomplish that goal, buying and nurturing house plants is one of the most effective. But not just any houseplants. There are certain varieties known for their ability to remove and feed off airborne bacteria and other contaminants.
Here are 4 hardy varieties that will help start breathing easier before you know it.
- Chrysanthemum –Besides adding brilliant, florid color to your home or office, this air-cleaning plant filters out benzene, a chemical commonly found in glue, paint, plastics and detergent.
- Bamboo Palm – This small palm loves the shade and often sports flowers and berries. It’s your number one defense against benzene and trichloroethylene. It also has a taste for off-gassing formaldehyde which makes it a nice counter measure to new carpeting.
- Chinese Evergreen – So easy to care for, and so effective at removing toxins from your indoor environment.
- English Ivy – This houseplant thrives in bright, filtered light, but also does well in low light conditions. Keep the soil moist without over-watering, and it will reward you by removing fecal-matter particles from the air.
If houseplants aren’t your thing, or if they don’t provide enough relief from your allergy or cold symptoms, Eagle Service Company today with the indoor air quality solution just right for your home. By installing a whole-house air filter, for example, we can eliminate more than 99% of dust, dirt, bacteria, mold, household chemicals, and much more from your indoor air. Contact us today to learn more and for a free in-home proposal.
