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Study shows English ivy removed 94% fecal matter and 78% mold from room in 12 hours.

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What We Found

The numbers are real: a 2005 abstract at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology meeting reported airborne fecal particles down 94.25% and mold down 78.5% over 12 hours.

It wasn't a room. The test used closed containers with moldy bread and dog feces.

English ivy is toxic if eaten; keep it away from kids and pets.

Sources

  1. HealthDay (2005 abstract) (opens in new tab)
  2. HealthDay, expert view (opens in new tab)
  3. Times of India (opens in new tab)

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