The short answer is, not really. Some plants can help absorb certain toxins and particles in the air. They absorb what we breathe out. But they don’t purify the air.
Indoor plants remove pollutants from the air by absorbing these gases through their leaves and roots. But they are no match for an actual air purifier. You would need to fill the entire house with plants, which is not practical at all.
There are better ways to purify your air and improve your air quality. This can help with allergies and other respiratory ailments, as well as improve your health.
Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
By making a few changes, you can improve the quality of your indoor air.
Kick The Smokers Out
Get the smokers outside. Allowing people to smoke indoors is just nasty. It not only mucks up the air, but everyone else is affected by second-hand smoke. It yellows the walls, the curtains, the windows, it is just nasty.
Clean The House
Keeping the house clean keeps the air clean. This is important to keep mold at bay and keep pet hair and dander at a minimum. Vacuum the rugs and furniture, wash drapes and bedding regularly and keep floors clean.
Watch for mold and mildew. They are bad for many reasons and are the cause of many health concerns. Staying on top of that will help a lot.
You may want to say goodbye to your old carpets, as well. They have fibers that can cause allergies to worsen and they absorb a lot of dirt, toxins, and odors.
Bacteria can get trapped as well as animal hair, dust, dust mites, and other particles you just don’t need.
Let In Fresh Air
Open your windows to keep fresh air flowing through.
Ventilation
Make sure you have proper ventilation over your stove or oven, check the chimney for the fireplace or wood-burning stove isn’t clogged or dirty. Use fans when needed to clear the air of cooking smells, paint fumes, and sprays used for insects.
Humidifier
Get a humidifier in the home to help add moisture to the air and help circular the air. They also play a part in keeping furniture and wood floors from cracking.
Air Purifiers
The best way to purify your indoor air is with an air purifier. They can help clean the air and actually improve your health. They help airflow and keep it all circulating helping to remove toxins and other harmful particles.
- Removes allergens
- Removes pet hair and dander
- Removes asbestos
- Removes particles brought in from outside
- Removes cooking fumes and odors
- Removes cigarette smoke
- Removes volatile organic compounds
- Clean air and improve circulation
- Reduce mold and humidity levels
They are rising in popularity and for good reasons. They help reduce respiratory ailments and cut back on allergies and other conditions that are airborne.
Air Purifiers
There are many different types of air purifiers and can be used for different purposes. You may want to put a small one in the baby’s room or one in yours for your asthma or allergies.
They typically work with fans and filters, so you need to consider the type and cost of those, as well. Other air purifiers use ionizers that attract particles like static. Negative ions bond to dust and allergens and make them settle out of the air.
Contact Beebe Heating and Air Conditioning for more information about air purification systems. You can find more information here for air purifiers. We have years of experience offering installations of heating and air conditioning systems in Kansas City – we ensure the job is done right every time.