I’m a gardening expert – the three houseplants that are so handy they help even the laziest cleaner with the dusting
HOUSEPLANTS can add a bit of life and colour to your home, but there are loads of hidden benefits you might not know about too.
As well as their air purifying qualities, which can help keep mould and condensation at bay, some plants can even help out with your household chores.
These helpful houseplants can reduce dust levels in the home and remove other grim toxins from the air, according to a study by NASA.
In fact, some plants are so good at this that dust levels could be reduced by 20 percent if you add the plants to your space, making your cleaning routine that little bit easier.
English ivy
It’s well known that this plant is great for purifying air and removing moisture.
This plant can help keep your home free from mould and it’s even said to be great for anyone who dyes their hair at home.
Zach Morgan, a horticulturalist and gardening expert at Fantastic Services told Express.co.uk: “English ivy is said to reduce levels of chemicals that can be found in many salon products.”
It’s importnat to remember this plant is toxic for cats and dogs so it should be kept out of reach.
Peace lily
This plant does so much more than add a pop of colour to your home – according to NASA’s research it can also help filter plenty of toxins.
The gardening pro explained: “This reduces dust in the room and can remove any irritants to your eyes, nose and mouth.
“The peace lily takes a little more effort to keep happy as it requires morning sunlight only, frequent misting and damp soil.”
Weeping fig
If you’ve got a bare corner in your home, why not fill the space with this tall plant?
NASA’S study reports the plant as one of the best options for removing toxins including benzene, formaldehyde and ammonia.
The leafy plant can keep dust levels low too, making cleaning that little bit easier.
Their leaves need to be wiped clean with a cloth every now and again so they can do their job efficiently.
Just keep them in a sunny spot and they’ll do all the hard work for you.