In winter, we are very likely to spend a lot more time indoors. 

Before covid-19 and event more now, a healthy airflow in the house is key to help prevent sickness. You can improve the air quality of your home wiTH indoor plants.

They will assist in absorbing pollutants that are present in the air indoor in the same way as they fulfil this mission outdoors.

Formaldehyde, xylene, benzene, toluene, etc. are chemical compounds that pollute your dwelling year-round, without you realizing it. They are found in commercial products you commonly use such as paints, detergents, cosmetics and maintenance products. Some of these substances would be responsible, according to specialists, for allergies, respiratory diseases, chronic fatigue and they may even be suspected of being carcinogenic.

Is there a solution? Maybe! We did talk about indoor plants after all! 

Indeed, most indoor plants have the ability to transform said unwanted substances into clean particles! However, let us not be mistaken: to improve indoor air quality. Obviously, it is still very important to ventilate and aerate all the rooms.

Additionally,  a study done at Virginia Tech led researchers to conclude that houseplants can reduce indoor dust by up to 20%. In effect, houseplants are efficient air cleaners.

The Ademe (Agency for Environment and Energy Control) considers: the argument "cleansing plants" is not scientifically validated with regard to the levels of pollution generally encountered in homes and new Scientific knowledge in the field. In terms of improving indoor air quality, the priority remains the prevention and limitation of sources of pollution (maintaining water heaters and boilers, reducing the use of household chemicals...) accompanied by ventilation or more generally ventilation of the premises (maintenance of the ventilation system, do not block the ventilation openings, open the windows a few minutes every day...) ». Anyway, the culture of some of these plants will bring a lot of charm to your different rooms…

Besides air quality, indoor plants have the reputation to grant you the following benefits: 

• Improving your mood

• Reducing fatigue

• Lowering stress and anxiety

• Improving office performance and focus

• Boosting healing and pain tolerance

• Minimizing the occurrence of headaches by improving air quality

• Easing dry skin and respiratory ailments due to dry air