Amazon's 'air purifying' £10 plant hailed a 'game changer' for any household with black mould, damp or condensation
30.11.2023 - 06:19
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As the weather becomes increasingly colder, more and more homeowners and renters are struggling with condensation, damp, and even more dangerous, black mould in their homes. But while many people opt for dehumidifers like the £13.59 Unibond Moisture Absorber, which doesn't use any electricity to work, there's an even more natural way of eradicating damp and mould, which will make your home look beautiful at the same time - plants.
Amazon's £9.99 Spathiphyllum plant, otherwise known as a 'Peace Lily', is as practical as it is aesthetically pleasing, and is said to help significantly reduce condensation in homes, which can help to prevent mould problems. Peace Lillies are proven to help houses and flats suffering from condensation and black mould, as they absorb moisture and mould spores.
According to Julie Decosta, a plant expert at BackyardBoss, the Peace Lily is easy to grow, and thrives in high humidity areas that have temperatures of between 18 to 29 degrees. Coincidentally, these are also the areas most likely to be hit with condensation and mould.
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She says: "The peace lily loves humidity and can easily absorb mould spores by using them at the root level as a food source. It also improves your air quality by 60 per cent. The plant is exceptional at deteriorating and neutralising toxins like carbon monoxide and formaldehyde."
However, it must be noted that the plant can be toxic to dogs and cats. So if you buy one, make sure it is kept on a high window ledge, or far away from animals'