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Before we start the list, here are some examples of what the plants may filter: Xylene : Paints, varnishes, adhesives, permanent markers, cigarette smoke, vehicle exhaust Formaldehyde : Pressed-wood products (MDF, plywood), insulation, furniture, carpet backing, cleaning agents Benzene : Paints, glues, waxes, cigarette smoke, detergents, gasoline fumes Trichloroethylene : Dry cleaning products, degreasers, paint removers, adhesives Ammonia : Window cleaners, floor waxes, fertilizers, pet/human urine Carbon Monoxide : Gas stoves, fireplaces, furnaces, cigarette smoke, car exhaust Carbon Dioxide : Human and pet respiration, cooking, heating, poor ventilation Toluene : Paints, nail polish, adhesives, cleaning products, leather conditioners, cigarette smoke This filtering data is based on NASAs Clean Air Study
It maps onto the prevalence of smoking in each state, she said
But Morleys weren't used as much during the 1970s and 1980s
Jarvis MJ, Russell MA, Saloojee Y