NASA researchers concluded that these plants are 95% effective in cleaning the air.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recommends plants to purify the air of our house or apartment, and thus reduce the possibility of having mold, small particles of dirt and bacteria floating in the air, since they can cause health problems.
To investigate more about the usefulness of silver in this aspect, the NASA conducted a study in 1989 on the impact of indoor plants on the reduction of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC). Although some have questioned the relevance of this study due to its age, it has been backed up with more recent research that adheres to current indoor and outdoor pollution standards.
Therefore, the NASA puts these plants as natural purifiers that maintain the cleanliness of the room inhabitants and prevent diseases and health problems, being also an economical option compared to the purifiers created by companies.
What are the silvers that NASA recommends?
The study concluded that the Zamioculcas zamiifoliaknown as “money or millionaire plant”, and the Sansevieria trifasciataalso called “mother-in-law’s tongue”are recognized as ideal plants for purifying indoor air effectively and quickly.
The researchers observed that the combined use of These plants managed to purify the environment of a home in just two days. The results revealed a remarkable 95 percent reduction in household pollutionby decreasing carbon dioxide levels from 450 parts per million (PPM) to as low as 160 PPM.
Ignore the possibility of having a high presence of microorganisms or bacteria in any environment of our house or apartments can affect our health. And while we can maintain cleanliness, there are still remaining particles in the air. Another problem is the mold: according to United States National Library of Medicinethis fungus that grows in humid environments releases spores into the air that can cause serious health problems, even death.
Source: Ambito
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