12 NASA-Approved Houseplants for Improving Indoor Air Quality

Back in the '80s, NASA and the Associated Landscape Contractors of America did a study where they discovered which houseplants were the most effective in purifying the air in space facilities. Though you may not be living in a rocket ship, you can definitely benefit from having one or more of these plants in your home. All of these indoor plants have been found to filter out common volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which can come from paints, cleaning supplies, pesticides, building materials, furnishings, and other common household products. Don't Miss: How to Care for Air Plants (& Decorate... more

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