Most indoor air pollution comes from sources such as adhesives, carpeting, upholstery, manufactured wood products, copy machines, pesticides and cleaning agents which emit carcinogens (volatile organic compounds). According to studies by NASA officials, virtually every tropical indoor plant and many flowering plants are powerful removers of indoor air pollutants. If you are serious about using plants to clean your air, try one to three plants per 100 sq. ft. in areas where you spend most of your time, placing plants to within 6 to 8 cu.ft. of your breathing space. Here’s a list of 5 low-maintance plants
we recommend:

Mother-in-Law’s Tongue or Good Luck Plant Sansevieria trifasciata Several of these together create an interesting, low room divider. Heartleaf Philodendron scandens This trailing vine has heart-shaped leaves. Perfect for hanging baskets or trailing along a shelf or windowsill. Rubber Tree Ficus elastica With its stiff, leathery leaves, with minimal care this beauty can grow up to 6 feet. Golden Pothos Epipremnum aureum With its graceful vining stems, this plant makes a lovely hanging plant but is also used at the base of large contained trees. Peace Lily Spathyphyllum Lance-shaped dark green leaves surround a white to pale-green flower on a long stem. Long, elegant blooms make the Peace Lily an elegant addition.