Houseplants really do clean the air. Here are the best ones...

Homes and building are built more air-tight than ever these days – and that air we’re stuck with can get polluted...  

House plants really do make a big difference. Just one or two for every 100 square feet can do wonders at purifying the air we breathe. Some plants are better air fresheners than others. Here are the most effective:

• The yellow or butterfly palms work great. Those are the palms with feathery plumes.

• The lady palm is one of the best purifiers. They are slightly thicker than the butterfly palm, with shinier leaves.

• The rubber plant is super-hearty with thick, leathery, dark green leaves. It does well with limited light and cool temperatures.

• The peace lily is one of the few flowering plants that are good at removing toxins from the air – and they’re pretty easy to care for.