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Natural air conditioning

Some of the worst air quality is to be found in the home: fumes from paints and cleaning products can lead to a build up of chemicals like benzene, a known carcinogen. Plants filter out many air impurities and give off oxygen, so why not grow a few indoors? The African daisy, green spider plant, peace lily and philodendrons are particularly good air filters.

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