Rightly or wrongly, the air quality in offices tends to get a bad rep from staff who complain about bacteria circulating in the air causing sickness and stuffy air causing headaches and tiredness. In addition to brightening up a workspace, there are certain varieties of plants that can improve air quality, which may boost the morale of staff.

If you're concerned about the time and effort required to keep plants healthy and prevent the need to continuously buy replacements, consider using the services of a plant hire company. They provide plants that meet your requirements and agree on a care and maintenance schedule with you that would involve them ensuring the plants are watered, given plant food at the correct intervals and checked for the presence of bugs or disease. Here's an overview of three types of plants that can improve air quality.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is a hardy plant that absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen into the air of any room it's situated in. Too much carbon dioxide in a room has been associated with an increase in headaches and tiredness. Aloe vera plants only require a little water every couple of weeks, but they do like bright, sunny areas, such as windowsills.

Spider Plant

The spider plant has several long, thin green leaves that have a yellow or white stripe down the middle. They do not flower, but a NASA study showed they can remove formaldehyde from the air, which is a chemical that's thought to be involved in the development of certain types of cancer and asthma. Formaldehyde is present in several types of cleaners, artificial air fresheners, furniture made with MDF and adhesives. Spider plants need to be watered regularly to prevent the roots rotting, and as an added bonus for workplaces that allow pets to visit, this type of plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Peace Lily

The peace lily has beautiful white flowers and dark green waxy leaves, making this an elegant plant that's ideal for reception areas and conference rooms. This plant can remove a number of toxins from the air including trichloroethylene and benzene, which are commonly found in soft furnishings, carpet backing, adhesives and cleaners and may cause headaches, dizziness, fatigue and contribute to the development of certain types of cancer. Additionally, the flowers of the peace lily produce moisture that can improve the humidity of dry, stuffy rooms and may help lessen nasal irritation and dry eye symptoms.

These are just a few examples of plants that can improve air quality in your office. If you'd like to introduce plants in your workspace but aren't sure what types of plants would suit the style of your office or how best to care for them, consult with a local indoor plant provider.

For more information, contact an indoor plant hire service.

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