Evidence suggests that plants may play a role in improving a home’s air quality. However, not everyone is convinced that buying a plant is the best way to remove chemicals and other toxins from the air. Let’s look at some issues to consider when deciding whether or not a plant can help to keep you and your family healthy.
You’ll See Better Results in Confined Spaces
Plants may be more effective at removing harmful toxins when they are placed in confined spaces such as a bathroom or an attic. They may also do better in areas of the home that lack adequate ventilation. This is because air enters your house, cycles through a room, and leaves the home within 60 to 90 minutes, under normal conditions. Therefore, plants may not be needed in rooms where stale air is regularly replaced with fresher outdoor air.
How Large Is the Plant?
Larger plants do a better job of taking chemicals and other impurities out of the air. This is because their leaves have more surface area to collect chemicals and other toxins that are in the air around them. However, it is suggested that you have at least one plant for every 100 square feet. Therefore, it may be necessary to have multiple plants in a living room or master bedroom.
Are You Allergic to Plants?
If you are allergic to certain types of plants, you could be doing more harm than good by putting them in your house. In the event that using plants to improve your air quality is not an option, contact the team at 4 Seasons Heating & Air in Alpharetta. We can do an indoor air quality assessment and provide insight into different tools that can be used to make it easier to breathe while at home.
If you are looking to make your home more comfortable, call 4 Seasons Heating & Air today. In addition to indoor air quality tests, we can also install furnaces, repair air conditioners, and maintain your home’s ducts.
