6/ Peace lilies, or spathiphyllum
A winner in all categories, the peace lily: no pollutants escape its clutches! Its leaves absorb formaldehyde, xylene, toluene, ammonia, benzene, trichlorethylene but also alcohol and acetone vapours. What’s more, its flowers are fragrant and the plant is almost indestructible. Finally, a plant that won’t die on you!
7/ Mother-in-law’s tongue, or sansevieria
Also known as Viper’s bowstring hemp, mother-in-law’s tongue requires hardly no attention, and doesn’t need much light. A perfect plant for the office! And it’s benefits? It removes multiple harmful pollutants from the air, such as benzene, formaldehyde, trichlorethylene and xylene.
8/ Boston Fern
This type of fern can thrive in a bathroom, because it likes moisture. It can eliminate xylene and formaldehyde from the air.
9/ Palor palm plant (chamaedorea)
This indoor palm is particularly effective for filtering formaldehyde, but also benzene and trichlorethylene. It can grow to three metres in height.
10/ Aloe vera
Aloe vera is an incredible plant, with multiple uses. It is widely used in cosmetics and in beauty products, as well as in food, for promoting optimal health. As well as proudly strutting its stuff in your living room, it will also effectively filter formaldehyde.
