How to Use Houseplants to Purify the Air in Your HomeFacebook Twitter Pinterest Email Print Video Playback Not Supported You don’t always need to buy expensive products to purify the air in your home. Some houseplants act like a filter and absorb harmful chemicals while producing clean air. The best plants to use include:PhilodendronEnglish ivySpider plantCornstalk dracaenaJanet Craig dracaenaWeeping figGolden pothosPeace lilyChinese evergreenBamboo palm