How To Use A Plant As A Living Air Purifier

Living air purifier plants represent a fascinating variation on the emerging theme of cleaning and purifying the air within buildings using modern technology. There is growing concern that the air breathe inside modern buildings is not as clear and healthy as it should be, and there are many electrically powered purifiers on the market. Some of these purifiers are tested to the highest standards, but there are potential problems with some of the technology used in ionic purifiers.

The need you have for a purifier will vary depending on circumstances, but every building will have dust mites and gases given off by modern materials. If you have someone in your home who suffers from an allergy which is aggravated by dust mites, it will definitely make sense to invest in a HEPA standard electric machine, as these are guaranteed to remove more than 99% of all airborne particles above .3 microns. It will still be a good idea to have living plants in your home, as they will help to combat the pollutants which are not covered by this designation. Other homes, even those which feature a lot of electronic equipment, can be purified simply by having the right plants in the right place.

The right balance of plants will depend on the nature of your home and the exact pollutants you are trying to deal with, but all plants of a similar class will be effective against the gases which can have the most damaging effect, such as formaldehyde and benzene. The spider plant has long been a favorite of those seeking to improve the air quality in commercial or domestic buildings, and it is an ideal plant to start with. Place the spider plants near to any installations which could potentially cause gas problems, such as fires or stoves, or office equipment.

Air Pollution

The aloe vera plant is one of the most powerful cleansing plants we have, whether it is being used for its medicinal properties or as a living air purifier. Many people will already be acquainted with the way aloe vera can heal various conditions within the body and help to repair the skin, but what is less known is that the plant itself can help to remove toxic gases from the atmosphere. This can be exceptionally useful in office buildings where equipment is constantly emitting gases which can be harmful to human health.

There is inevitably going to be an ongoing expense involved in maintaining the plants which can help to keep your environment safe to work and live in, but this expense is likely to be no more than you would need to spend to maintain a commercially available electrically powered purifier. Many of the plants which have these cleansing properties are able to flourish in environments which have low light levels and little moisture, so the task of maintaining them is made so much easier. Just be careful to maintain proper nutrition and look out for any signs that the plant is in need of attention.

Air Quality

Installing a living air purifier in your office of home can have an effect not only on your health but on your morale as well. You could easily find yourself producing better work and feeling more contented in your working environment. If you install these plants in an area where your children work, you can expect their performance and grades to improve. There may even be noticeable behavioral changes if the previous air quality has been a serious problem. There is certainly nothing to lose, and no risk involved, in trying to use the the right type of plant as a living air purifier.

Written by .

 

 

 

Air Quality News:

 

History of Air Quality | PDS Global Studies
Honk Kong Air Pollution This post will contain the basic information and understanding of air quality in general. We will touch into China and their...


Comstock Mining Receives Air Quality Permit
VIRGINIA CITY, Nev., Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Comstock Mining Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE Amex: LODE) announced today that the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) has issued ...


News - New air quality smartphone application available
European Commission - Enterprise and Industry - This website provides information on the EU's enterprise policy, entrepreneurship, business support, innovation, standardisation and e-business...


Index of air quality in the world's major cities: February 15
Daily air quality index of some of the world's major cities on February 15, using data from AirNow, CITEAIR, and the American Embassy in Beijing...


Scientists Find New Dangers in Tiny but Pervasive Particles in Air Pollution - New York Times

Scientists Find New Dangers in Tiny but Pervasive Particles in Air Pollution
New York Times
Fine atmospheric particles EUR” smaller than one-thirtieth of the diameter of a human hair EUR” were identified more than 20 years ago as the most lethal of the widely dispersed air pollutants in the United States. Linked to both heart and lung disease, .

and more »
..


Report: Smoke from wildfires kills over 300000 per year worldwide - Fox News

Report: Smoke from wildfires kills over 300000 per year worldwide
Fox News
VANCOUVER EUR Smoke from burning forests and grasslands kills on average 339000 people a year worldwide, an international research team said Sunday in the first systematic global health study of air pollution from wildfires. Every year, accidental and .

and more »
..


 

share