12 Houseplants That Clean The Air And Are Almost Impossible To Kill

5. Peace lilies

Help to remove ammonia, benzene and formaldehyde. Let alone the fact that they make a beautiful, serene decoration for your living room or study. Remember to keep them in shady spots. Moderate moisture is also important for them.

6. Sansevieria trifasciata

Also called snake plant, mother-in-law’s tongue or Saint George’s sword, is a species of flowering plant, which is one of the best for filtering out formaldehyde-common in cleaning products, toilet paper, tissues and personal care products. Put one in your bathroom, and it’ll thrive in low light and steamy, humid conditions while helping filter out dangerous air pollutants.

7. Azaleas

Are flowering shrubs which bloom in spring, their flowers often lasting several weeks. Shade tolerant, they prefer living near or under trees. If you bring this beautiful flowering shrub into your home, you will easily combat formaldehyde and other health enemies.

8. Dracaena deremensis

Or Warneckii dracaena is good for combating pollutants associated with varnishes and oils. It grows indoors easily, even without direct sunlight! With striped leaves forming clusters atop a thin stem, this houseplant can be striking, especially if it reaches its potential height of 12 feet! Since this plant can be toxic for dogs and cats, it is best suited for rooms that are pet-free.

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