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Daily Archives: February 14, 2013

Surround yourself with air-purifying plants

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Bethany Fehlinger

Dust, dirt, toxins, oh my! Air purifiers can get pricey, so take a low-cost, natural way to filtering air — plants! NASA gives a list of the best plants for your home.

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