Three houseplants that can eliminate dust: be sure to keep them at home

Some indoor plants can help to get rid of dust in your home. They increase humidity levels, rather than just being a decoration.

Flying dust particles in the air can cause respiratory problems, especially for allergy sufferers. Therefore, it is important to take care to reduce the amount of house dust.

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Three indoor plants that can eliminate dust include:

• English ivy (Hedera helix) is an evergreen plant with large, shiny leaves. Dust settles on ivy leaves and is easily removed with a damp cloth.
• Ficus elastica (Ficus elastica) is a plant with large, leathery leaves. Ficus leaves are also effective at trapping dust.
• Chlorophytum tufted (Chlorophytum comosum) is a plant with long, thin leaves. Chlorophytum leaves release oxygen, which also helps to clear the air of dust.

These plants are effective in absorbing dust, are low maintenance and will become a home decoration.

Remember to dust the plants regularly with a soft, damp cloth or sponge. Do not use hard materials that can damage the foliage. Otherwise - dust will only accumulate.

Plants with fluffy or stiff leaves can be cleaned by using a hair dryer on low power. Also, spray the leaves of the plants with water to prevent dusting.

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Apart from these three plants, many other indoor plants can help eliminate dust. These include:

• "Mother-in-law's Tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata)
• Begonia (Begonia)
• Ficus benjamina (Ficus benjamina)
• Peperomia (Peperomia )
• Spathiphyllum (Spathiphyllum)

When choosing indoor plants for your home, consider the size of the plant, light and humidity levels in your home.

As a reminder, houseplants green up your space and are beneficial, but they can be a source of nuisance and problems. Some of them have the ability to attract pests such as cockroaches.

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