Keeping houseplants alive is no mean feat. You must ensure they have the right amount of water and sunlight for starters. Cleaning the plant is something that is often forgotten but this too is an important job to do. Scandi lifestyle expert at Contura Catharina Björkman shared doing this will “keep your plants looking and feeling fresh”. She explained: “Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air in order to grow, releasing oxygen in the process. “However, dusty and grimy leaves can’t absorb as much carbon dioxide or release as much oxygen into the air, negatively impacting both the plant’s hea…
