Indoor air quality can be compromised as it may contain chemicals and other contaminants including bacteria, mold, carbon monoxide, and radon as well as allergens and other air pollutants. In fact, indoor air quite often is of much worse quality than outside air. This is because air becomes stagnant and holds on to pollutants. Ventilation and filtration systems can help to dilute these contaminants. Molds, allergens and other biological agents are often caused by moisture and/or natural substances such as pet dander and pollen.

There are several ways to improve air quality including using moisture management and humidity control systems and increasing ventilation as well as decreasing the amounts of chemicals and pollutants that are used on a regular basis within your home. HEPA air purifiers and whole-house filters are also recommended. Also having certain houseplants can reduce toxins like benzene and formaldehyde because they take in carbon dioxide and expel oxygen.

Good Plants for improving air quality include:

1. heartleaf philodendron
2. elephant ear philodendron
3. cornstalk dracaena
4. English ivy
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