Even better than store-bought air fresheners, common houseplants are an all-natural way to freshen up the air in your home. Here are some of the best plants to improve the air that you and your family breathe every day.

1. Aloe. Not only does aloe help to soothe cuts and burns on the skin, it also helps to purify the air that goes into your lungs. This low-maintenance succulent clears harmful chemicals found in many household cleaners from the air.
2. Spider plants. The long, drooping spider plant is very resilient and very skilled at battling substances like carbon monoxide and formaldehyde.
3. Golden pothos. You may notice this popular plant in many homes, offices, and businesses, and that’s not only because it’s attractive, but also because it wicks formaldehyde from the air.
4. Chrysanthemum. This bright, blossoming flower filters out benzene from the air. Benzene is a chemical commonly found in glue, paint, and many brands of clothing detergents.
5. Weeping fig. If you’re looking for a larger houseplant that still effectively cleans the air, the weeping fig is a beautiful choice. This small tree is a bit finicky, but it’s worth it because of how well it clears formaldehyde and benzene from any room.

15 houseplants for improving indoor air quality [Mother Nature Network]
Best air-filtering houseplants, according to NASA [Mother Nature Network]
10 Clean-Air Plants for Your Home [This Old House]
10 Best Plants to Grow Indoors for Air Purification [True Activist]

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