Do household air fresheners affect household plants?
On One Hand: Air Fresheners Make Houseplants Work HarderHouseplants remove toxins from the air and provide the environment with clean, filtered oxygen. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, chemical air fresheners contain toxins that add to indoor air pollution.On the Other: Houseplants Are Great Air FiltersThe chemicals in air fresheners can be managed effectively by houseplants as long as they are not sprayed directly on the leaves.Bottom LineHouseplants improve the air quality in the home by removing air pollutants and producing oxygen.
