Are your air purifier filters turning black in just days? It’s a clear sign that you can give your expensive gadgets a helping hand with these much more budget-friendly, natural alternatives for cleaner air. And if you don’t have an air purifier, now’s the perfect time to bring some of nature’s magic indoors to refresh your home and your lungs.
For that extra peace of mind, all these plant recommendations are backed by NASA’s research!
Peace Lily
Toxins it purifies: Formaldehyde, Benzene, VOCs
Where to place: With its elegant, calming, and sculptural presence, the Peace Lily is a perfect addition to living rooms or bedrooms, thriving in indirect light.
Snake Plant
Toxins it purifies: Benzene, Formaldehyde, Xylene
Where to place: Its modern, architectural, and low-maintenance appeal makes the Snake Plant ideal for entryways or bedrooms. Bonus: it releases oxygen at night!
Aloe Vera
Toxins it purifies: Formaldehyde, Benzene
Where to place: This clean, minimalist, and subtly tropical plant is a fantastic fit for any bright windowsill or ledge in your house.
Rubber Plant
Toxins it purifies: Formaldehyde, VOCs
Where to place: Make a statement with a Rubber Plant! Its luxe and bold nature suits a statement corner, ideally in a spot with filtered light.
Green Money Plant
Toxins it purifies: Formaldehyde, Xylene
Where to place: Add some drama and energy to your space with this lush, trailing Green Money Plant, perfect for hanging from shelves and racks.
Areca Palm
Toxins it purifies: Formaldehyde, Benzene
Where to place: Embrace a breezy, tropical, and bohemian vibe with the Areca Palm. Like the Rubber Plant, it helps define a space and prefers filtered light.
Lucky Bamboo
Toxins it purifies: VOCs, General freshness
Where to place: Whether you see it as minimalist, Zen, or auspicious, Lucky Bamboo is incredibly versatile, looking great on desks, coffee tables, or even bathroom counters.
Spider Plant
Toxins it purifies: Carbon Monoxide, Xylene
Where to place: With its retro and playful vibe, the Spider Plant adds a touch of drama. Let it cascade from a hanging basket, ideally in indirect sunlight.
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Toxins it purifies: Formaldehyde, Benzene
Where to place: Known for its dramatic flair, the Fiddle Leaf Fig needs bright, indirect light. Placing it near a large window in a common area is a popular decor choice.
Boston Fern
Toxins it purifies: Formaldehyde, Xylene
Where to place: An ‘old money’ classic, the Boston Fern adds lush texture to any space. It thrives in humid environments like bathrooms or on a balcony that doesn’t get too much direct sun.
Which of these green beauties will you be welcoming into your home?