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How to Protect your Home Against Smog

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Behind our windows, smog lurks on our lungs and health. As individuals, we are not able to do much with what is outside the window, unfortunately. Fortunately, there are ways to deal with smog in our home or apartment, and it is quite cheap and simple. For this aesthetically.

Causes of Smog in Our life

Why is it worth fighting smog? The substances it contains have very unpleasant effects - such as headache, dizziness, eye irritation, breathing problems and so on. In the long term, smog also causes cancer.


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How to Protect your Home Against Smog

Fortunately, there are plants that absorb smog substances very efficiently, purifying the air in our apartment.


# 1. Dracaena

This plant will get rid of 4 harmful components for us - benzene, formaldehyde, xylene and trichlorethylene.

Dracaena fight against smog



# 2. Aloe

Aloe has a huge number of health uses, making it into creams, drinks and much more, but it also works for air filtration. Aloe must be placed in a bright place, preferably by the window. With its help, we will get rid of two harmful substances, such as benzene and formaldehyde.

Aloe save from harmful substances


# 3. Common ivy

Ivy grows very quickly and can look beautiful. It will fight for us - benzene, formaldehyde, xylene and trichlorethylene.

Common ivy


# 4. Rhododendron

Popular also known as azalea, it is great at low temperatures. Therefore, it can even grow in rooms such as a basement or a bathroom. It practically absorbs only formaldehyde, but it is an absolute expert in this and it surpasses other plants in this respect.

Rhododendron or azalea low temperature


# 5. Peace Flower

It is a great complement to a well-decorated interior, and besides, it helps us get rid of the same toxic ingredients that burden our body as chrysanthemums. It is definitely worth considering when arranging your home or apartment.

Peace Flower for home or apartment



# 6. Bamboo palm

It is great at absorbing various toxic substances that float in the air. In addition, it perfectly complements the interior design and is perfect for humidifying the air. It is great for getting rid of benzene, formaldehyde, xylene and deadly carbon monoxide.

Bamboo palm absorb toxic substances



# 7. Guinean Sanseveria 

This plant is perfect for minimalist, modern interiors. It helps us get rid of the same ingredients as ivy.

minimalist plant for modern interior


# 8. Spring ficus

The ficus likes a lot of light and a lot of water. It is perfect for removing formaldehyde, tricholrotene and carbon monoxide from the air. It's good to put it in the laundry room or living room.

Spring ficus plant for full light


# 9. Anthurium

Anthurium is not only a beautiful red color, but also has a positive effect on the air quality inside the house. It will help us get rid of ammonia, xylene and formaldehyde.

Anthurium clear air around you


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