Dust isn't only the unsightly culprit responsible for your most dreaded chore, it’s also a real nuisance to our health. For anyone with allergies, its existence can be pretty debilitating, and yet it can’t be avoided. What we can do, however, is implement methods to curb its presence in our home and, besides never-ending dusting, houseplants could be the answer.
‘Houseplants are nature's air filters,’ explains Richa Kedia, plant expert and owner of Simplify Plants. ‘They trap dust through a process called phytoremediation, where dust particles settle on the leaves and are absorbed or processed. The larger and hairier the leaves, the more surface area to capture dust.’
