If you are struggling to get rid of dust and mould in your home, there is a plant that has been proven by NASA to help people out.
Not only that, it has been called 'beautiful' by plant experts and would make a fine addition to almost any home.
The plant in question is a Peace Lily, which was found to be among the best at air purification in a Wolverton led NASA study.
The 1989 study found that Peace Lilies take in moisture from the air through their leaves - this could help in battling mould spores in humid rooms.
As reported by the Mirror, mould in the home can happen when there is excess moisture, which can occur when there's no windows. The Peace Lily doesn't need direct sunlight to thrive meaning it's incredibly useful in these environments.
The plant was also found to be great at purifying dust particles and hidden toxins in the air such as Trichloroethylene, which is found in paint strippers and varnishes, and Benzene found in plastics and tobacco smoke among others.
The study authors wrote: "The peace lily potting soil contained Aureobacterium, Bacillus, Curtobacterium, Micrococcus, Pseudomonas, and Streptomyces.
"These are common soil microorganisms and most are known to be capable of biodegrading toxic chemicals when activated by plant root growth."
The plants have been described by FlowersBX as having "delicate white flowers which contrast beautifully with its glossy leaves" making it as much a style addition as well as a practice one.
While they are mostly positive additions it's worth mentioning that a Peace Lily isn't cheap, as they can cost around £40. It's also important to note that they are extremely toxic to both cats and dogs.
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