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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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Florist's Mum

Florist's Mum

In cheerful reds, pinks, and yellows, this flowering fall plant is an excellent filter of airborne chemicals such as benzene (emitted by gasoline, ink, paint, and pesticides) and ammonia (common in cleaning supplies).

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