Snake Plant
Also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, the snake plant is a great low-maintenance plant that can survive the most challenging conditions. However, make sure you don’t overwater it. The snake plants are best for bedrooms as they release oxygen at night, allowing you to breathe better while you sleep. Also, snake plants are perfectly capable of filtering pollutants from air such as formaldehyde, xylene, benzene, toluene, and trichloroethylene.
Peace Lily
An evergreen favorite for houseplant lovers, the peace lily is one of the top plants to purify your air as it can help reduce certain harmful compounds. The plant is known for its excellent ability to fight toxic gases such as carbon monoxide and formaldehyde, leaving fresh air in the room for you to breathe. Besides, peace lilies are very easy to care for as they even show signs of drooping when they need water. However, you may want to keep your babies and pets away from the plant as they are mildly toxic to humans and animals. Also, always wash your hands after touching the plant.
Spider Plant
For all the houseplant newbies, the spider plant is a perfect choice. These vibrant green plants can filter out toxic compounds like xylene and carbon monoxide and are entirely safe for pets. So what else do you need? Just keep the soil dry, and your spider plant is all set to purify the air for you.
Aloe Vera
Is there anything this plant isn’t capable of? Besides giving you smooth and flawless skin, aloe vera can also purify the air of pollutants like benzene and formaldehyde, which you will find in detergents and floor finishes. The plant also has wound healing, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. So, keep the plant in your kitchen to soothe cooking burns and knife cuts for the best use.