Here’s how to have a Healthier Home…..

Some authorities have suggested that our indoor environment can be between five and 100 times more toxic than outdoor air.
Others are noting that we are three times more likely to have a cancerous condition from our indoor environment than outdoors.
Asthma rates connected to indoor environments have increased 600% over the last 25 years.
One study estimates that up to 50% of office workers experience aggravation of allergies and diseases because of indoor pollution.

It is estimated that we spend about 90% of our time in one type of indoor space or another. And, with the desire to save energy by sealing our buildings, we are locking-in possible contaminates.

How Plants Help

So, how do plants figure into all this? Plants have a remarkable ability to cleanse indoor air at home and in our workplace, but, not all plants are created equal.

The right plant can reduce particle levels and chemical contaminates, like benzene, toluene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide or even arsenic, while returning oxygen to us.

How do these chemicals get into our homes and workplaces? They might be found just about anywhere in paints, furniture, building materials, carpeting or the equipment and machines we come in contact with.

These plants appear to cleanse two kinds of indoor air pollutants: Particle pollution like dust, pollen, animal dander or people dander; and gaseous pollutants such as VOC’s from building materials, adhesives, clothing or spray bottles.

Living Walls

In an effort to cleanse the indoors in a natural way, the idea of a living wall of plants is getting attention in a number of worker/customer-centered buildings.

One benefit from investing in living plants is a possible 20% reduction in dust levels, reduced “dusting” frequencies and possible labor savings.

Some have suggested that six or more plants can materially reduce contamination levels for 1,200 to 1,500 square feet of space.

So, once I help you buy your next home (hint, hint….), fill it with living plants so you and your family can enjoy many years of a healthier life!

For details on which plants work best, call me at 610-399-5100 or email me at dennywaldman@kw.com.