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4 Houseplants That Clear the Air

These hardworking houseplants can sweeten every breath you take.
By Rachel Mount
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Rubber plant

Rubber Plant

This thirsty, shiny mainstay is ideal for rooms that don't receive much sunlight (and aren't most rooms like that in November?). It's particularly adept at filtering formaldehyde, which is found in many adhesives and floor coverings.

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Illustration: John Burgoyne
From the November 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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