The kitchen is usually one of the places in the house where bad odors condense. Whether in the refrigerator, the sink, the trash can, the oven or the environment itself, there is always an unpleasant odor to combat. And the more these odors accumulate in the kitchen, the more likely they are to embalm the entire house. Then we felt a feeling of suffocation at home.

Whether they come from the oven, the drain, the refrigerator or the ceramic hob, these odors must be eliminated in time to prevent the kitchen air from becoming unbreathable.

Since we spend a lot of time in this room, it is urgent to find a radical solution. Did you know that to ensure clean and healthy air in your kitchen, sometimes it is enough to install a small plant there?

In fact, beyond their attractive aesthetics, some indoor plants are known for their decontaminating action. Therefore, they are not only there to decorate a room, they above all have the ability to purify and regenerate ambient air, filter toxins and absorb bad odors.

Discover 6 magnificent plants that can add a touch of greenery to your kitchen and eliminate all those unpleasant odors.

mother-in-law’s tongue

From its botanical name Sansevieria, but commonly nicknamed “Mother-in-law’s Tongue” for the leathery texture of its large leaves, this succulent and decontaminating plant is ideal for purifying the air. According to various researches, it absorbs more than 100 harmful substances from the air, including carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, nitric oxide, benzene and xylene. Thus, by transforming these chemical elements into oxygen and regulating environmental humidity, it is good for our health. As an added benefit, this plant is robust, resistant and very undemanding in its maintenance. Place it anywhere in your kitchen. Although it grows best in sunny locations, Mother-in-Law’s Tongue has no special growing requirements.

Aloe vera

This is the plant that everyone is talking about. And for good reason, it is particularly popular for its many virtues in the world of cosmetics. From skin to hair, Aloe Vera-based products are multiplying on the market. But beyond its moisturizing, healing and softening properties, this succulent is also great for purifying the air in your home. Absorbs toxic substances to make the air cleaner and healthier. More specifically, it removes benzene and formaldehyde. Not to mention that it also absorbs all the electromagnetic waves emitted by some of our devices, such as laptops, Wi-Fi or microwaves. It will surely be welcome in your kitchen! Are you allergic to dust mites? Good news, Aloe Vera is also responsible for eliminating dust from the environment in which it is installed. And to top it off: as a houseplant it is very easy to grow, you don’t need to take too much care of it! In fact, this hardy succulent plant adapts to all environments. All you need to do is provide it with enough light for it to bloom peacefully. Don’t keep it away from a window or on a shelf. Remember to water it a little more often when it’s hot, because its leaves are very fragile and can break.

Dracaena

This exotic plant is distinguished by its long, thin stem and pointed leaves. Vegetable detox par excellence for your home, Dracaena adapts well to the kitchen environment: it will expel all unpleasant odors and absorb certain toxic substances, including trichloroethylene. This decontaminating plant is also responsible for purifying cigarette smoke, the smell of paint and other volatile elements. As an added bonus, this bushy clump brings true exoticism to the room with its yellow-green striped leaves. Not too demanding, it needs a fairly bright location and regular watering. You should always store it in a place in the kitchen that is not especially dark, since this plant needs direct sunlight in the morning and indirect sunlight in the afternoon. In fact, the bright color of its leaves requires sufficient natural light.

Epipremnum aureum

Known for its long trailing stems, this plant is ideal for absorbing moisture from the air in the kitchen caused by stove fumes. It also eliminates some harmful substances such as formaldehyde that comes from carpets and paint on the walls of the house. This beautiful plant is also very popular indoors as it requires very little maintenance and very little watering, especially during the cold months. You can install it on a kitchen shelf, letting its charming leaves fall downwards, creating a wonderful smell in the entire environment.

Philodendron

This plant is distinguished by its very decorative foliage: a tuft of wide leaves with lobed edges, thin climbing stems and the formation of a trunk. To purify, the Philodendron is the perfect weapon. Absorbs all types of toxic substances such as benzene, trichlorethylene and formaldehyde. A true air purifier, this plant also eliminates bad odors, leaving the environment scented with a sweet and fresh aroma. It will find an ideal place on a shelf or on the floor. Let it grow upwards, it will also allow you to sublimate your kitchen. As a tropical plant, in order to retain its beautiful foliage, the Philodendron needs heat, light and humidity. It would be best to install it near a window, as long as it does not favor direct exposure to the sun, as it runs the risk of burning its leaves. Water it regularly in summer and spray it only during cold periods.

The rubber fig tree

The Ficus Elastica, more commonly nicknamed “Rubber Fig”, is a very popular houseplant that stands out for its large, bright green leaves. During flowering, its coral buds are of the most beautiful effect. We like its excellent resistance, its imposing size and its ease of maintenance. Air purifier, the rubber fig perfectly cleans the air: its leaves can even remove more than 12 micrograms of formaldehyde per hour! Withstanding little light and humidity, it is generally installed in shady corners of the house. However, it grows faster in good light: it will therefore find its place in a fairly bright corner of the kitchen where the temperature is a little higher than anywhere else. Be careful with drafts, he doesn’t like them!

Attention:   All these plants can retain only a small part of the harmful substances present in the air. If you have any health problems or allergies, consult an expert.