Want Better Air At Home? Do This.
We talk a lot about what goes into our body… but today, we’re focusing on what you breathe into your lungs every single day. Clean, oxygen-rich air is a quiet but powerful part of your overall wellness — and sadly, it’s something many of us don’t get enough of inside our own homes.
🌬️ Why Indoor Air Quality Matters
You might be surprised to learn that indoor air can sometimes be 2–5 times more polluted than outdoor air. This comes from everyday sources like:
- Dust and pet dander
- Cleaning chemicals
- Paints, glues, and synthetic materials (VOCs)
- Mold spores
- Gas stoves and poor ventilation
- Fragrances, candles, and aerosols
Research from the EPA highlights that these indoor pollutants can contribute to headaches, fatigue, irritation, allergies, and long-term respiratory issues. Clean, oxygen-rich air helps support better sleep, clearer thinking, improved lung function, and even more stable energy levels.
🌱 The Power of Plants for Cleaner Air
Several studies — including NASA’s classic Clean Air Study — have shown that certain houseplants can help reduce airborne pollutants like benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene, while naturally boosting oxygen levels.
A 2023 review in the Journal of Environmental Management also found that indoor plants can contribute to improved air quality and promote a sense of calm, lowered stress, and increased well-being.
In short: adding the right greenery doesn’t just make your space look better — it can help you feel better, too.
🌿 5 Air-Purifying Plants for Your Home
Easy to find. Easy to care for. Great for your lungs.
Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)
One of the best natural air filters and extremely hardy.
Benefits:
- Helps remove benzene, formaldehyde, and xylene
- Releases oxygen at night (rare for plants!)
Care:
- Light: Low to bright light
- Water: Every 2–3 weeks; keep soil mostly dry
- Bonus: Difficult to kill
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
Beautiful and powerful for removing airborne toxins.
Benefits:
- Shown to help reduce VOCs like benzene and trichloroethylene
- Adds humidity to dry indoor air
Care:
- Light: Medium, indirect light
- Water: Weekly; keep soil slightly moist
- Bonus: Blooms indoors
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
A favorite for beginners and pet-friendly, too.
Benefits:
- Known to help filter formaldehyde and carbon monoxide
- Great for improving overall air freshness
Care:
- Light: Bright, indirect
- Water: Once per week
- Bonus: Produces baby “pups” you can propagate
Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
A fast-growing vine that thrives in many conditions.
Benefits:
- Helps remove benzene and formaldehyde
- Great for stagnant or stuffy corners
Care:
- Light: Low to bright
- Water: Every 1–2 weeks
- Bonus: Very forgiving if you forget to water
Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens)
One of the best natural humidifiers.
Benefits:
- Effective at removing indoor air toxins
- Helps increase indoor humidity, which supports respiratory health
Care:
- Light: Bright, indirect
- Water: Every 1–2 weeks; keep soil lightly moist
- Bonus: Creates a tropical, relaxing feel
Breathe Better, Feel Better
Clean air is one of the easiest ways to support healthier sleep, better focus, and overall wellness. Adding just one or two plants can help transform your home into a calmer, cleaner, more oxygen-rich environment.
And of course — supporting your wellness from the inside out with your daily Super Boost supplements keeps the whole system working in harmony. 🌿💚
