Spring is in the air in Hope Mills, North Carolina, and so is pollen from blooming fruit trees, flowers, and grass. If you suffer from allergies or asthma, spring is often a miserable time of the year. Surprisingly, certain indoor house plants can help. Let’s take a look at four plants that help improve your indoor air quality while helping to make your home look beautiful.
Houseplants That Help Purify the Air
- Areca Palm: Not only do these houseplants brighten up your home, but they also help to humidify the air. For someone who suffers from asthma, moist air helps them breathe easier.
- Peace Lily: Peace lilies help neutralize certain VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that are found in the home which can trigger an asthma attack.
- Spider Plants: These lovely common houseplants are easy to grow and can effectively remove a large percentage of toxins, including formaldehyde, from inside your home. Exposure to formaldehyde is difficult for those who have asthma or allergies.
- Dracaena Plant: These plants have colorful foliage and are quite pretty. In addition to their looks, they trap allergens and hold them in their leaves while adding a bit of moisture to the air. Be sure to wipe the leaves clean often.
Other Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality
In addition to these houseplants, it is vital that you clean your house regularly to remove pollen, dirt, dust, pet dander, and dust mites that can contribute to asthma and allergy attacks. Vacuum regularly with a cleaner that has a High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter, and add an air purification system that will trap allergens before they enter into your home.
Give our team at Cape Fear Air, Electric, & Plumbing a call today at 910-216-9394 to discuss several ways to improve your indoor air quality.
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