1. Aloe Vera:
Benefits: Not only can it be used for burns on the skin, it is also known to remove formaldehyde from the air.
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2. Boston Fern:
Benefits: Acts as a natural air humidifier, removes formaldehyde and is a general air purifier; among the best in air purifying houseplants.
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3. Corn Cane/Mass Cane:
Benefits: Removes formaldehyde and known generally as one of the houseplants that clean the air.
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4. English Ivy:
Benefits: Removes the chemical benzene, a known carcinogen found in cigarette smoke, detergents and pesticides, is said to be fantastic for asthma and allergies and also removed formaldehyde.
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5. Gerbera Daisy:
Benefits: Fantastic at removing benzene, a known cancer causing chemical. It also absorbs carbon dioxide and gives off oxygen overnight, which is said to improve your sleep.
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6. Golden Pothos:
Benefits: Placed among the top 3 types of houseplants great for removing formaldehyde. Also known for removing carbon monoxide and increasing general indoor air quality.
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7. Janet Craig:
Benefits: Good overall air purifier, removing most air pollutants.
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8. Peace Lily:
Benefits: Removes benzene, a carcinogen. It's also said to removed mold spores in the air, making it great for bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms; purifies the air of trichloroethylene, a chemical found in cleaners and solvents; and removes alcohols, acetone, and formaldehyde.
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9. Spider Plant:
Benefits: Found by NASA to absorb toxins, such as nitrogen oxides and formaldehyde.
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