Plants won’t purify the air in your home — here’s what the research says about this myth – Business Insider Australia

• Plants do not clean the air enough to make a difference in your home.
• Research has found that you would need to have between 10 and 100 plants per square metre to clean the air, as well as a filter.
• To properly clean the air in your home, get an air purifier and make sure your house has proper ventilation.
• Visit Insider’s Health Reference library for more advice.

Research has found that house plants have a minor effect on indoor quality.
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