Purify the air in your home with plants of the House Indoor air is 30% more contaminated than the outside, perhaps more in the winter months when windows and doors are opened less often. You may think that the air inside your home, school and work is not a problem. These contaminants are a major factor in the development of allergies and asthma. If you have allergies or asthma air inside your home may be causing your symptoms or at least worse. The main indoor air pollutants are formaldehyde, benzene and trichlorethylene, or TCE.
Know your poisons
Formaldehyde is a chemical ubiquitous in virtually all indoor environments. It is used in paper products consumption that have been treated with UF resins, including grocery bags, waxed paper, tissues and paper towels. Formaldehyde is found in many common household cleaners. Formaldehyde irritates the mucous membranes of eyes, nose and throat. There is also a highly reactive chemical which combines with protein and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. Until recently, the most serious diseases attributable to formaldehyde exposure was asthma. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently conducted research which caused the formaldehyde to be strongly suspected of causing a rare type of throat cancer in long-term occupants of mobile homes.
Benzene is a solvent widely used and is also present in many common elements, including gasoline, inks, oils, paints, plastics and rubber. In addition, it is used in the manufacture of detergents, explosives, pharmaceuticals and dyes. Benzene has long been known to irritate skin and eyes. In addition, it has been shown to be mutagenic in bacterial and cell culture has shown embryotoxic activity and carcinogenicity in some tests. There is also evidence that benzene may be a contributing factor in chromosomal aberrations and leukemia in humans. Chronic exposure to relatively low levels, even causes headaches, loss of appetite, drowsiness, nervousness, psychological disturbances and diseases of the blood system, including anemia and bone marrow diseases .
Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a commercial product in a wide variety of industrial uses. More than 90 percent of the TCE produced is used in metal degreasing and dry cleaning industries. In addition, it is used in printing inks, paints, lacquers, varnishes and adhesives.
Research has shown that these 10 plants are the most effective all around in the fight against chemicals gassed out and contribute to balanced internal humidity.
Areca Palm l'aredquier is a houseplant that has the highest humidity. It releases large amounts of moisture in the air, removes environmental toxins, and is tolerant of indoor spaces. Certainly one of the most houseplants helpful over there!
The Palm Reed Palm-Reed has the ability to survive in relatively low light, but may grow several feet high, especially in a better place. This palm does best in relatively warm temperatures. Keep them away from windows and doors sealed cold appetizer, where they are exposed to cold air currents.
Dwarf Date Palm Dwarf Date Palm, Phoenix Palm has been proven effective in removing formaldehyde in the air. He has a solid history as a houseplant and among the most durable of all palms. In a situation of bribe taking, the palm continues to be beautiful for many years.
Fern-Boston Fern Boston also eliminates formaldehyde in the air. We need more light than previous ferns. Place your Boston fern near a window that gets plenty of indirect sunlight. They can tolerate low-light, but they will not prosper and grow. Boston ferns prefer daytime temperatures between 65 ° F to 75 ° F. Night temperatures should be slightly cooler.
Janet.
Posted on July 18, 2010.
