15 Houseplants That Can (Literally) Clean Your House

Snake Plants ($11) are a great addition to any home. "The snake plant can clean formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, toluene, and such from our everyday lives," Satch said.

"Also take a minute to assess your living situation," Satch added. "When you have the option to, buy products made out of paper, metal, wood, or glass. These materials do not pollute the air like plastics, computer parts, and paints do."