Toxic Chemical Absorbing Plants

Adding indoor plants to your home decor will give color, fresh look and aroma. The research from NASA found that some interior plants can be used to absorb toxic chemicals from indoor air.

Benzene is present in household products including detergents, dyes, nail polish remover, inks, adhesives, paints, plastics and rubber. Formaldehyde is found in particle wood products, plywood, adhesive binders in floor covering and carpet backing. Trichloroethylene is found in paints, paint remover, and glues.

Here are some interior plants that can absorb benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene: