22 Plants From Amazon That Will Clean the Air in Your Home

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For many of us, it's important to make sure our homes are clean for a number of reasons, not least of which is to keep ourselves healthy. Regular cleaning tasks like dusting and vacuuming are great for keeping allergies at bay, but what about those damaging particles you can't see? Due to the furniture we buy and air pollutants that get in from outside, your home's air can be full of harsh chemicals and pollutants like formaldehyde, mold, and even car exhaust fumes. While these are almost unavoidable to some degree, the good news is that you don't have to purchase an expensive air purifier to start cleansing the air in your home! Instead, try filling your home with beautiful plants — think of them as nature's air purifiers. And because you can find them on Amazon, all it takes is the click of a button.

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Majesty Palm
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Majesty Palm

This majesty palm ($49) doesn't just purify the air: it also comes in a beautiful, modern gray pot.

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Snake Plant
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Snake Plant

Also known as mother-in-law's tongue, this snake plant ($29) clears the air and also thrives in areas with low light.

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ZZ Plant
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ZZ Plant

The ZZ plant ($11) is one of the best air-purifying plants available and one of the easiest indoor plants to care for, so it's perfect for people with black thumbs!

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Boston Fern
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Boston Fern

This Boston fern ($25, originally $30) comes in a convenient hanging pot, so you can place it anywhere in your home where you're short on floor or counter space.

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Crispy Wave Fern
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Crispy Wave Fern

This unique crispy wave fern ($34) will add some greenery to your home while removing particles like formaldehyde from your home's air.

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Weeping Fig
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Weeping Fig

Ficus varieties are well-known for their air purifying abilities, and this weeping fig ($20) is no exception.

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Lady Palm
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Lady Palm

The lady palm ($70) is a great addition to your home because it's known to remove most indoor air pollutants.

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Heart-Leaf Philodendron
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Heart-Leaf Philodendron

Hang this heart-leaf philodendron ($10) almost anywhere in your home to get the air cleaning benefits, as this plant likes low light to indirect sunlight.

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Rubber Tree
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Rubber Tree

Another member of the ficus family, the rubber tree ($12) is one of the best plants for removing chemicals from the air in your home.

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Spider Plant
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Spider Plant

Grow this spider plant ($13) in your home and it will produce little babies that you can propagate and turn into even more air-cleaning plants!

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Chrysanthemums
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Chrysanthemums

A longtime Fall favorite, few people know of the air-cleaning properties of the chrysanthemum ($20).

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Peace Lily
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Peace Lily

As long as you don't have dogs or cats, the peace lily ($11) is a great choice for some greenery and cleaning the air in your home. Just know that it's toxic to our four-legged friends.

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Parlor Palm
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Parlor Palm

The parlor palm ($10 for two) is an affordable, easy-to-care-for plant that will help keep your home's air fresh.

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Aloe Vera
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Aloe Vera

This aloe vera plant ($14) won't just keep your home's air fresh — it's great at absorbing formaldehyde — you can use it to soothe sunburns, too!

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Bromeliad
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Bromeliad

Clear the air of pollutants with this gorgeous bromeliad ($39)
, which comes in a cute ceramic pot.

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Chinese Evergreen
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Chinese Evergreen

This Chinese evergreen ($25) will help remove pollutants from the air while releasing lots of fresh oxygen back into your home.

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Yucca Cane
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Yucca Cane

Put this yucca cane ($29) in the corner of your living room or bedroom for cleaner air.

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Monstera
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Monstera

Kill two birds with one stone with this trendy and air purifying monstera ($31).

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Dracaena
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Dracaena

The dracaena ($28) was identified by NASA as one of the top air-cleaning plants, so it'll make a great addition to your home.