It's a common misconception that the air inside our house is cleaner than the air outside. After all, we don't really smell the earth or the car exhausts or feel the dust. But according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, air from inside our homes are up to five times more polluted than air from outside. One other expert reminds us homebodies to crack open a window as frequently as possible. If you own furniture, paint, carpets, or other home materials that are not eco-friendly, there's a high chance they are off-gassing.

Off-gassing releases harmful particles into the air. This occurs on objects that are made of synthetic materials or chemicals and through time are naturally degrading.

While these facts are quite alarming, this doesn't mean we're living outside now. Instead, it should hopefully encourage all of us to make positive changes in our life. That includes spending more time in our private garden, neighbourhood park (with precautions) or by a large window. There is one safe and comfortable change we can do: add air-purifying plants to our homes.

Fight the Toxic Air with Plants

Successful CEO of an Indian software company, Kamal Meattle found his health rapidly deteriorating. The foul air quality in New Delhi and his constant stay inside the office was a dangerous combination. In this video, he talks about how plants made their headquarters the healthiest building in the city.

If you are still not convinced that plants could have purifying qualities, below is the NASA study that confirms it. Plants can remove up to 90% of harmful chemicals like formaldehyde and ammonia in an indoor environment:

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Whatever your home situation is, whether you're a green thumb or not, anyone can truly benefit from having a plant in their homes. Take good care of your health and lift your overall wellbeing. Plants release a lot of fresh oxygen and clean toxins and harmful chemicals out of the air. This is how nature intended for us. Upgrade your air quality.