In today’s environmentally aware society, clean air is a major concern. Air pollution covers a wide variety of unhealthy airborne materials that can have different effects on the human body and it is not restricted to the air outside your home. Printers, computers, detergents, nail polishes, solvents, adhesives and commercial air fresheners all contain harmful pollutants that contribute to poor air quality.

The good news is that there is a simple and effective solution to purify the air in your home, house plants. Indoor house plants are not only good decorative accessories but they also add a touch of the organic to your décor and offer a healthy, cost effective solution for filtering pollutants from the air.

Laundry rooms, craft rooms, home offices, kitchens and bathrooms are affected the most. Place an air purifying plant in each of the rooms and your air quality will improve naturally. A large, lush house plant also has a calming and relaxing effect on the ambience of a room.

The most efficient eco-friendly air purifying plants are the Boston Fern, Dwarf Date Palm, Bamboo Palm, Rubber Plant, Dragon Tree, Corn Plant, Dracaena Janet Craig, Weeping Fig, Sedge and Umbrella Plant.

Air purifying plants are also an important element of Feng shui. Plants are considered to emit positive ch’i (energy) and as they cleanse the air, they contribute to the positive flow of ch’i through your home. So for good ch’i and better air quality, bring the outdoors into your home and breathe easy