Surrounding oneself with certain house plants could combat the potentially harmful effects of volatile organic compounds. Plants which are better at removing particular harmful compounds from the air can make indoor air cleaner and safer and reduce chances of "sick building syndrome."

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Surrounding oneself with certain house plants could combat the potentially harmful effects of volatile organic compounds. Plants which are better at removing particular harmful compounds from the air can make indoor air cleaner and safer and reduce chances of "sick building syndrome."