Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Plants that absorb household toxins


It's not fun to think about being exposed to toxins while sitting at home; but, unfortunately, there can be many sources of household toxins. This site is a good source for some of the most commons ones: http://www.drbenkim.com/articles-household-toxins.htm

Now that you're thoroughly alarmed, here's something easy you can do to help: buy a plant. Some plants can absorb harmful household toxins, which isn't a cure-all, but at least it's one easy thing you can do instead of just feeling overwhelmed. Obviously these won't help with all the toxins on the list, but they will help with some while adding some green ambience as well.

aveca palm
lady palm
bamboo palm
rubber plant
dracaena "Lady Craig"
English Ivy
dwarf date palm
ficus alii
Boston fern
peace lily

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