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It's easy, with a little know-how, to bring air cleaning indoor plants into your home to keep you happy and healthy. With so many tempting plants on offer, making decisions can be tricky. But did you realize that some possess extra air purifying qualities? Knowing which ones absorb harmful toxins can help narrow down your wish list as well as making your home more restful and inviting.

One well-known study regarding indoor plants and air quality was conducted by NASA in 1989. Scientists were studying natural ways to purify the air in enclosed spaces, such as space stations, and today this has led to further insight into how particular plants can benefit our homes.

Best air cleaning indoor plants

Together with expert tips, our guide will inform you of everything you need to know, including where to position and how to care for air purifying plants. Many of these options make great additions as kitchen plants due to their air purifying properties.

1. Bird’s nest fern

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A true stylish beauty, these crinkly leaved ferns are great air cleaning indoor plants, purifying the air of formaldehyde, often found in new flooring and wall coverings. With glossy lime green fronds growing in rosettes, they make a striking statement on a shelf or bathroom windowsill as a bathroom plants, but will need up to 2ft (60cm) to splay out as they mature. 

Coming from the forests of Asia and Australasia these plants grow in the tops of trees and are used to varying light conditions from bright and airy to semi shade. What they do need though is moisture, so a spot in a humid shower room or ensuite is definitely their happy place. Mist every other day, particularly if they live in a dryer room but only water if the top inch of soil is dry. Room temperatures between 65-75ºF (18-24ºC) are ideal, avoid places below 55ºF (13ºC).

2. Areca palm – or bamboo palm, butterfly palm

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Elegance personified, these are the graceful arcing palms that adorned Art Deco hotel foyers, tea rooms and danced halls. Native to Madagascar, they have distinctive smooth tipped branches and naturally cast a beautiful, dappled light. Thanks to these broad leaves, this plant – along with many other types of palm – excels at removing mold spores and ammonia (often found in household cleaning products) from the air, making it perfect for bath and shower rooms. 

‘This house plant likes bright light that is filtered,’ says Mark Lawlor of Happy Houseplants . ‘This is because too much sun can lead to scorching the leaves. Best practice is to place the Dypsis Lutescens near a south or west-facing window with plenty of bright, indirect sunlight.’ Thriving at temperatures around 65-75°F (18-24°C) make sure the palm is clear of any drafts or radiators which can cause stress.

A little fussy when it comes to watering, palms tend to prefer distilled or rainwater – as the fluoride in mains tap water can cause the leaves to crisp and turn brown. Water the soil regularly but ensure that it is allowed to dry out in between. Also ensure that there is good drainage as these tropical plants are prone to root rot if left standing in water.

3. Spider plant – or Hen and Chickens, ribbon plant

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A classic air cleaning indoor plant, the spider plant's benefits are numerous so it’s hard to imagine any home not having one of these striped leaved beauties tucked away somewhere. But more than just an easy-to-grow favorite, these plants are formidable at removing formaldehyde, toluene and xylene all chemicals found in many synthetic fabrics, paints and glues. They have also been proved to lower carbon monoxide levels too.

Favoring temperatures between 55 and 80°F (13–27°C), Spider plants are one of the easiest and most tolerant indoor plants you can grow, even coping with artificial light, just keep them away from strong, direct sunlight which will crisp the leaves.

Water regularly during the spring and summer growing period and occasionally through fall and winter. Plant up in pots and place on a high shelf or windowsill or display in hanging planters. Unlike many other indoor plants, they are also non-toxic for pets too.

4. Dragon plant - Dracaena

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One of the most effective plants for absorbing trichloroethylene – a major VOC – the dragon plant is also extremely handsome and perfect for making a lush and bold leafy statement. Perhaps one of the easiest indoor plants to grow, it can live for decades if well cared for. 

Preferring semi-shade, these well-natured plants come in all shapes and sizes, and colours. From tall glossy green corn stalk plants to the Dracaena bi-color with its pink and white edged green leaves, they make striking and individual statement plants. With some varieties growing up to 10ft high, these plants prefer semi shade and are happy in temperatures of 60-70°F (16-24°C). This plant can survive lower temperatures (as low as 50°F or 10°C), but the leaves will suffer, usually turning yellow.

Dragon plants don’t tend to cope well with mains tap water due to the added chemicals, so use a distilled or harvested rainwater instead. Aim to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged and mist frequently with warm water.

5. English ivy

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Quick to grow and happy in most spots around the house, regardless of temperature or light conditions, English or European ivy is a real winner. It’s attractive, trailing stems of distinctive evergreen leaves are particularly effective at reducing airborne toxic chemicals. 

The team at The Joy of Plants say: ‘Ivy removes trichloroethylene and benzene from the air and is especially good at removing formaldehyde; a substance that occurs in almost all indoor environments (such as chipboard, furniture and textiles).’ 

Its foliage has also been shown to help reduce mold, making it a useful plant for damp spaces such as an ensuite or bathroom.

Performing best in direct sunlight, well drained soil and with plenty of water it will make a stunning statement draping down from a shelf or hanging planter. Keep at a steady temperature of between 52-71°F (11-22°C) for healthy growth.

Ivy is also excellent as a bedroom plant, either trailing over a bedside table, or hanging from a hanger placed above the bed.

6. Money plant – Pilea peperomioides

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With its flat, green circular leaves that can grow as big as 5in (15cm) across, the Chinese money plant is instantly recognizable. One of the most effective indoor plants for air purification they are particularly effective at reducing levels of harmful chemicals found in carpets, paints, glues and manmade fabrics. 

A member of the stinging nettle family, this unusual plant can grow up to 16 inches (40 cm) high and loves a light spot, away from strong sunlight. Water when the soil is dry to the touch and feed monthly with a liquid feed during spring and summer. 

Although largely unfussy, these plants don’t like temperatures that dip below 50°F (10°C) so aim to keep them between a comfortable 55-86°F (13-30°C). Be sure to turn a Chinese money plant regularly to maintain a balanced and attractive shape and don’t worry if it sheds its lower leaves, as this is entirely normal. 

7. Weeping fig – Ficus

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Slow growing with a mass of glossy leaves, these indoor trees are not only ideal for adding impact and interest to an empty corner but are brilliant air cleaning indoor plants, too. Filtering harmful formaldehyde, xylene and toluene and replacing them with oxygen, they are a great addition to busy kitchens, living areas and home offices.

Reaching from 3ft to 10ft (90-304cm) they like a bright spot with plenty of space to spread their arching branches. They are a little diva-ish though as they dislike being moved around or disturbed, dropping their leaves in protest, so carefully assess the perfect spot before homing your plant. They do tend to grow towards the light, so turn regularly to maintain a balanced, even shape.

A steady room temperature of around 60°F (16°C) is perfect for these plants but do avoid cold drafts and areas that dip below 55°F (13°C) as this will lead to leaf drop. Over watering is the main problem with weeping figs as they hate sitting in puddles. Only water when the top inch of the compost is bone dry and use tepid water to avoid shocking the plant. Feed fortnightly with a liquid feed during spring and summer and, for mature plants, top up compost levels annually. It’s worth knowing that these plants can be toxic to some pets, so maybe worth avoiding if you have curious pets.

8. Snake plant or Mother in Law’s Tongue

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It may not appear to be the most restful plant to have in a bedroom, but sansevieria is one of a few plants that continues produce oxygen in near dark conditions. It’s also very effective at eliminating airborne formaldehyde, nitrogen oxide, benzene, xylene and trichloroethylene, all chemicals that can often be found in synthetic carpets, glues, paint and other interior fittings.

With its twisting sword-like leaves and stripy markings, it makes this plant the perfect showstopper for a side table, windowsill or neat corner. Tough and extremely drought tolerant, they are relatively slow growing, and can cope with low light conditions but will grow faster in brighter positions.

Native to west Africa these plants can stay outside in HDSA zones 9-12. They will die though if left in temperatures below 50°F or exposed to frost. Water once a week during spring and summer but do drop to once a month in fall and winter when the plant is dormant.

There are plenty of different varieties of snake plant to choose from, including dwarf varieties such as Sansevieria fischeri at 16 inches (40cm) up to 3-4ft (91-121cm) for Masoniana and trifasciata types. 

The experts at Patch Plants suggest, ‘Every now and again – just whenever you remember – give her leaves a light wipe to keep her pores free of dust.’

9. Aloe vera

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A superstar amongst indoor plants, aloe vera is not only striking to look at and blessed with healing properties, but it can help purify the air too. A great absorber of VOCs often found in newly laid flooring, paint and glue, it takes in carbon dioxide and produces oxygen at night making it ideal for bedrooms in particular.

The fleshly leaves store water so they can happily cope with less than regular watering, but what they do need is constant warmth. Preferring room temperatures of 50-85°F, these natives of the Arabian Peninsula must be kept clear of cold drafts and frost. They can grow outside in HDSA zones of 8-11, but in exposed or marginal areas it may be better to plant in a pot and move inside and out as the temperatures dictate.

Pot up with succulent and cacti compost and feed with a specialist liquid feed weekly during spring and summer.

10. Peace lily 

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With its glossy tear shaped leaves and pure white flowers, the peace lily is one of the most popular house plants, and is a great air cleaning indoor plant. Effortlessly chic, they radiate tranquillity and simplicity, but also break down and neutralize toxic household gases like benzene, formaldehyde, and carbon monoxide.  

This plant reaches around 30in high (75cm) and will thrive in temperatures 64-75°F (18-24°C) but can cope with lows of 53°F (12°C). Loving a humid and bright spot – but away from direct light which can scorch the deep green leaves – these plants are particularly well suited to a steamy kitchen, bathroom or shower room. 

Preferring moist soil, these plants will tell you when they are thirsty as the leaves will droop. Pop it next to the shower for the occasional boost or mist with a water spray. Feed with a liquid feed fortnightly during spring and summer.

What is the best air purifying indoor plant?

Chrysanthemums (below) are the most effective plant at cleansing the air. Eliminating common VOCs such as formaldehyde, xylene, benzene it can also absorb ammonia which is present in many household cleaners and floor sealers. Unusually it’s the flowers that extract the chemicals from the air, so you may need to replace regularly or rotate a few plants while old blooms fade, and new buds emerge.

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How many plants does it take to purify the air in a room?

According to the 1989 Nasa study on Interior Landscape plants for indoor air pollution abatement, author B.C. Wolverton recommends having at least two ‘good sized’ plants per 100 sq ft (9.2 sqm) of indoor space. Suggested plants include Golden pothos (below), Boston Fern and Weeping Fig. 

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Where to buy air plants?

You can buy air cleaning indoor plants at your local nursery; ask for guidance if you need help. Otherwise, shop online for the best places to buy plants. These include: 

You can buy indoor low light plants at your local nursery; ask for guidance if you need help. Otherwise, shop online for the best places to buy plants. These include: Lowes Garden Center , Home Depot's Garden Center and Burpee for the best buys.

You can buy indoor low light plants at your local nursery; ask for guidance if you need help. Otherwise, shop online for the best places to buy plants. These include: Lowes Garden Center , Home Depot's Garden Center and Burpee for the best buys.

Jill Morgan has spent the last 20 years writing for Interior and Gardening magazines both in print and online. Titles she has been lucky enough to work on include House Beautiful, The English

Home, Ideal Home, Modern Gardens and Gardeningetc.com. Although much of her career has involved commissioning and writing about reader homes and home improvement projects, her

everlasting passion is for gardens and outdoor living, which is what she writes about for Homes & Gardens. 

30 Best Air Purifying Plants For The Home

Some scientists have suggested that choosing the right air purifying plants for your home can help detoxify the air in your living spaces, meaning your houseplants not only look lovely but work a little harder to clean the air you breathe in.

NASA's Clean Air Study found that there are a number of air purifying plants that can detoxify your home from the airborne toxins, dust and germs that can be found in a variety of household products, materials and furniture.

A follow-up study in 2019 confirmed that to make a substantial difference to the air quality inside your home, you would need a large number of house plants working together to clean the air – up to 93. But, with houseplants becoming an interior design trend that looks like it's here to stay, we might as well choose one that will go some of the ways to improve the air we breathe, if not all of it.

Most recently, research conducted by money.co.uk uncovered that searches for "air purifying plants" are up by 37% according to Google Trends. With the winter months fast approaching, it's important our air quality at home is the best it can be.

To give your home a healthy breath of fresh air, here's our list of the best air purifying plants and where to keep them…

1. Barberton Daisy

As well as injecting a cheerful burst of red, yellow, orange or pink into your home, the Barberton daisy is an effective cleanser of the toxins formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, and benzene, found in a range of household materials from paints to synthetic fibres.

Care advice: Place the plant in a room with plenty of natural light and keep the soil moist but well-drained.

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2. English Ivy

This easy-growing perennial vine is particularly effective at reducing airborne faecal particles which makes it the perfect air purifying plant for your bathroom or en suite. In addition, studies have shown that ivy can also help combat mould levels in the home.

Care advice: Provide your English ivy with generous watering and four hours of direct sunlight a day, and it will return the love to you with clean, detoxified air.

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3. Snake Plant or Mother-in-Law's Tongue

With this plant in your bedroom, you're in for a great night's sleep. Also known as Mother-in-Law's Tongue, this yellow-tipped succulent releases oxygen at night, helping you to breathe better while sleeping. It is one of the best plants for filtering the air of formaldehyde, xylene, benzene, toluene, and trichloroethylene.

Care advice: Be mindful not to overwater, as the roots are prone to rot in moist soil.

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4. Chrysanthemum

Brighten up your kitchen or living room with a chrysanthemum. These pretty blooms help to filter out a host of toxins including ammonia and benzene, which is often found in plastics, detergents, and glue.

Care advice: This plant loves sunlight, so place it in a spot near a sunbathed window.

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5. Spider Plant

For those of you who are houseplant newbies, the resilient spider plant is a perfect choice. It will quietly battle toxins including carbon monoxide and xylene, a solvent used in the printing and rubber industries. If you have pets, this is one of the few houseplants that are non-toxic to animals.

Care advice: You can also repot the tiny 'spiderettes' and grow a whole family of plants that will pretty much take care of themselves... and you.

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6. Aloe Vera

A healing aloe plant is a lovely addition to your kitchen windowsill, as it loves a sunny spot. While being on hand to soothe any kitchen burns, this succulent will be purifying the air of formaldehyde and benzene, found in varnishes, floor finishes, and detergents.

Care advice: This plant will thrive in a sunny location.

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7. Broad Lady Palm

This is one of the few plants that can help reduce levels of ammonia that can be found in a range of cleaning products. They are expensive to buy fully-grown so you might want to shop around for a smaller one or start from seed.

Care advice: Humidity-loving, this plant will be very happy in your bathroom.

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8. Red-edged Dracaena or Dragon Tree

Trichloroethylene and xylene are amongst the pollutants fought by this spiky, slow-growing plant. The leaves have a bright red trim which adds a flash of colour to your home.

Care advice: This plant has the potential to grow to 8ft, so keep it in a room with high ceilings and reasonable sunlight.

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9. Weeping Fig

Popular houseplants since the Victorian times, weeping figs can help to tackle levels of formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene.

Care advice: They are fairly fussy plants that don't like change. Keep your weeping fig in bright, indirect light away from drafts, and it will be a trusty purifier for many years to come.

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10. Chinese Evergreen

This tropical plant is proven to be an effective cleanser of formaldehyde and benzene, found in detergents and cosmetics.

Care advice: The Chinese evergreen enjoys low-lit and humid conditions, so will thrive in your bathroom. If you choose to keep the plant somewhere else, remember to mist the leaves occasionally to prevent browning.

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11. Devil's Ivy or Pothos

Famed for its large, waxy leaves, the Devil's Ivy is perfect for keeping the air in your home clean. If you're not very good at taking care of plants, this one is brilliant to consider as it works well in most light conditions.

Care advice: While the Devil's Ivy will thrive anywhere, they prefer brighter spots in the home. They also love moisture, so make brilliant bathroom plants. Water weekly or whenever the soil feels dry.

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12. Kentia Palm

The beautiful Kentia Palm — also known as the Thatch Palm — is a species of flowering plant that comes from the palm family Arecaceae. Perfect for those who live in flats, they are incredibly resilient, elegant and air-purifying.

Care advice: The Kentia Palm prefers bright, indirect light but will tolerate shade. To avoid overwatering, make sure you leave the top soil to go dry first. If it isn't getting enough water, you will notice the tips of the leaves turning brown.

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13. Rubber plants (Ficus elastica)

This hardy low-maintenance houseplant is one of the most popular, thanks to its striking look. A natural humidifier, a previous study found that it had been recommended by NASA as one of the best for cleansing the air. Perfect for brightening up a desk or windowsill.

Care advice: Easy to care for, a rubber plant can grow well on low levels of light. It's worth knowing that it's toxic to dogs and cats, so be extra careful if you have one close to your pets.

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Pineapple Plant

A type of Bromeliad, Pineapple Plants create quite the statement in the home. With dramatic foliage and large leaves, these are known for purifying the air and removing harmful toxins. Ideal if you're looking to add a touch of the exotic to your interiors.

Care advice: Pineapple Plants love warm, sunny conditions so they're best kept close to sunlight or in a conservatory. They don't need a lot of water, so wait until the soil has dried out before watering, and then water the leaves and soil.

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15. The Flamingo Lily


Perfect for adding a pop of colour to your room, the Flamingo Lily is a great air purifying plant for beginners and city-dwellers. As well as having salmon-red, heart-shaped leaves, it's excellent at purifying the air.

Care advice: Keep your Flamingo Lily close to bright areas, but away from direct sunlight. To ensure it thrives, water yours once or twice a week. They also work particularly well in humid areas, such as the bathroom or kitchen.

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16. Kimberly Queen Fern

With a shapely form and gracefully arching fronds, the Kimberly Queen Fern is perfect for the not-so-green-fingered as they don't require much care. Considered one of the most effective indoor air purifiers, they do exceedingly well when placed in low light areas.

Care advice: Keep them in a bright area and ensure you water them every five to seven days. During the heat of the summer, they may need watering more often.

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17. Bamboo Palm

Perfect for low light conditions, the Bamboo Palm makes the perfect focal point in any living area. Its graceful, arching leaves make great all-around air cleaners, specifically famed for removing formaldehyde from the air.

Care advice: Water regularly through the growing season, but it's advised you let the surface of the soil dry out slightly before re-watering.

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18. Dracaena

This popular houseplant, which originates from forests in Africa, is one of the most effective houseplants in air purification. As well as keeping the air indoors fresh, it looks particularly striking when placed on a coffee table.

Care advice: These plants require less water than other plants, so keep them hydrated by misting the leaves with water. Make sure the water stays moist but not soggy. Overwatering can lead to root rot.

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19. Peace Lily

A long-time favourite for houseplant lovers, the Peace Lily is one of the top air purifying plants as it can help filter out certain harmful compounds. If you do plan on adding this one to your plant collection, it's worth knowing that it is poisonous to cats and dogs.

Care advice: Peace lilies can tolerate short periods of dry soil, but their leaves will start to brown if neglected for too long. To keep it thriving, place it in bright, indirect light and keep the soil consistently moist.

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20. Scarlet Star Bromeliad

With leathery leaves and a pop of colour, the Scarlet Star Bromeliad is a beautiful houseplant that is incredibly long-lasting. As well as helping to clean up the air in your home, these flowering plants love humid environments and are great when placed in the bathroom.

Care advice: Ensure this plant is always well watered, but never soggy. Place your plant in a location with moderate to bright light year-round, avoiding direct sunlight.

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21. Philodendron

Famous for large, glossy green leaves, the Philodendron purifies the air by removing formaldehyde — a chemical compound which tends to occur in building materials. As well as looking beautiful placed at home, you can be sure that it will also clean the air for you.

Care advice: Philodendron care is simple, as the plant can readily adapt to any indoor environment. Ensure it has plenty of sunlight, fertiliser and water.

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22. Calathea

Known for the unique leaf movements of patterned foliage, Calathea plants have an exotic feel that will brighten up any room. With their beautiful yet unique colouring, the Calathea plant purifies the surrounding air by filtering out a multitude of compounds that are poisonous.

Care advice: In order to survive, they need to be placed in a consistently warm and bright spot, yet not in direct light.

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23. ZZ plant (Zanzibar gem)

With its wide, attractive, dark green leaves, this eye-catching houseplant is perfect for a home office. Not only are they hard to kill (perfect for beginners), but these plants work hard to remove toxins such as xylene, toluene and benzene from the air.

Care advice: Zanzibar gems need watering every two to three weeks, however expect to water them more often in brighter light.

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24. Croton

These varied plants are incredibly popular houseplants, loved for their colourful foliage and nearly limitless leaf forms. As well as having some of the boldest and brightest leaves around, Crotons also help to filter out airborne toxins.

Care advice: This is a tropical houseplant, so caring for it involves proper watering and humidity. While it needs frequent watering, too much water can cause root rot.

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25. Dieffenbachia (dumb canes)

The Dieffenbachia is a lush and showy plant with oval leaves that are attractively marked with dark green at the edges. Ideal for creating a tropical look, its foliage takes toxins out of the air, so your family can breathe easier.

Care advice: Dieffenbachias like regular moisture and do not want to dry out, however make sure you don't overwater it.

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26. Clivia

Grown for their bold strap-shaped, dark green leaves, Clivia houseplants are tough, resilient and thrive when neglected. Not only do they purify the air, but they will also produce the most stunning bright orange blooms.

Care advice: Clivias should be placed in bright, filtered or indirect light. Scorching sunlight may burn the leaves, so place pots away from bright sun and other sources of heat.

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Drive emissions underground. Iceland opens world's largest CO2 plant

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An air capture device at a Climeworks facility in Switzerland

The world's largest plant to remove carbon dioxide from the earth's atmosphere has started operating in Iceland. The authors of the project hope that the new technology will eventually help stop global climate change, but so far the opened factory is able to absorb an almost imperceptible amount of CO2 on a global scale, and some experts even doubt that the problem of warming can be solved in this way. nine0014

The factory, called "Orka" (the word means "energy" in Icelandic), will pump up to 4,000 tons of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere each year, the equivalent of about 790 car emissions per year. As noted by Reuters, last year global CO2 emissions amounted to 31.5 billion tons. And the E&E News website writes that the new factory can absorb less than 1% of the annual emissions of a single coal-fired thermal power plant.

However, the emergence of Orka significantly increases the world's ability to pump carbon dioxide: according to the International Energy Agency, there are now 15 similar factories operating, with a total annual capacity of only 9thousand tons.

The creators of the Swiss startup Climeworks, which built the factory, claim that this technology is the future. “Each molecule of CO2 that Orka removes from the air and pumps into permanent underground storage will never contribute to global warming again,” co-founder Christoph Gebald said during the launch. “This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, but its application needs to be greatly expanded.

How does it work?

The factory consists of eight large containers that are similar to those used to transport goods on merchant ships. The containers are equipped with filters and fans designed to pump in air and extract carbon dioxide from it.

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Once extracted, the CO2 is mixed with water and pumped underground to great depths. It is assumed that over time, the gas extracted from the atmosphere will turn into solid rock.

"We have unlimited places to store CO2," says Jan Wurzbacher, another Climeworks founder. countries of the world, there is incomparably greater potential there. So we intend to work in many different places." nine0005

The opening of the factory was broadcast live on YouTube.

According to Vice News, citing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, to avoid the worst effects of global warming, the world must remove from the atmosphere from 100 billion to 1 trillion tons of CO2 by the end of the century.

And the main question - who exactly and for what money will pump all this carbon dioxide underground - still remains unanswered.

So who will pay for this? nine0024

Climeworks finances its project, among other things, through an agreement with the insurance company Swiss Re, which aims to become a zero-emission company by 2030. The startup also offers other clients a service to offset their CO2 emissions.

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But the scale that such technologies (also known as direct air capture systems - DAC) must acquire to really affect the global climate seems unattainable yet. "DAC systems will always cost money, and if you don't get paid for it, they won't be financially attractive," Chris Goodall, author of a book on how humanity can reduce CO2 emissions, told the BBC. "Climeworks could sell services to various conscious people […] but the scale needs to be increased a million times, and for this someone has to fork out. " nine0005

The expert believes that governments around the world should subsidize the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere - just as they do when installing solar panels or buying electric cars. "There is a lot of emphasis on reducing emissions, but the same attention is not paid to another part of the problem - the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. The DAC is most limited by the fact that this aspect has not become a determining factor in [climate change] policy," the expert said. .

However, some environmentalists criticize direct air capture technologies for other reasons: they believe that DACs only divert public attention from the need to reduce harmful emissions - a really real way to slow global warming. nine0005

Other large-scale projects

In addition, factories like Orka run on electricity, which means they can also indirectly contribute to the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. In the case of the Climeworks project, this problem is largely solved: it receives energy from a nearby geothermal power plant. According to the US Energy Information Administration, such plants emit 99% less CO2 into the atmosphere than fossil fuels. nine0005

In the future, there should be several much larger carbon capture plants. The largest of them is going to be built near its fields in Texas by the American oil company Occidental - it is assumed that it will be able to remove 1 million tons of CO2 from the atmosphere per year.

In addition, according to Vice News, the Canadian company Carbon Engineering plans to build two factories, each of which will be able to capture up to 1 million tons of carbon dioxide. One of them should appear in the Permian basin in the United States, and the second - in Scotland. nine0005

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In a fast-food restaurant of a large KFC chain in Lipetsk, it was necessary to organize air purification from odors and protect ventilation from grease.
We turned to the manufacturer of gas cleaning equipment, the Yatagan plant, to solve this problem.
The exhaust air outlet to the street is located in close proximity to administrative buildings and public transport stops. It was important for us that the equipment is guaranteed to eliminate odor and work without interruption. nine0107 That is why we turned to NPP YATAGAN LLC, since the installations of this manufacturer are already successfully operating in several KFC restaurants throughout Russia.

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Restaurant chain KFC (Good Food Europort)

Another solved air purification problem! The company "Pivnoy Dom" Inter ", and now the GRUT Restaurant, recommends the gas converter model" Yatagan "Complex". The unit cleans the air from smoke, sparks, soot, tar and odors. The restaurant features an open kitchen and its own brewery, and is located in the building of the MILAN hotel in the south of Moscow. Complaints about the smell of food have never been received. All thanks to the competent approach of our customers to the issues of air cleaning and microclimate of the restaurant! nine0005

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Restaurant GRUT

The BVS group of companies is located in Smolensk and has been working with the Yatagan Plant since 2014. In the same year, 2 pieces of equipment Yatagan "Out" 2.0 and Yatagan "Out" 4.0 were purchased and installed for different objects. According to feedback from customers, the equipment perfectly serves and copes with its functions.

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January 23, 2018 The Stolitsa Group of Companies is an investment organization. She brought together several brands and companies engaged in various activities under her wing. One of the company's activities is the design, installation, adjustment and maintenance of ventilation and air conditioning systems for restaurants, cafes and bars, entertainment centers. nine0005

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January 18, 2018

Stolitsa Group of Companies SUBWAY is the largest chain of fast food restaurants, as of 2017, the Subway chain has 44,380 restaurants in 110 countries. In the US, Canada and Russia, Subway is the market leader in fast food restaurants, ahead of McDonald's.
SUBWAY's slogan is "Eat fresh!".
In its dishes, SUBWAY offers vegetables, a variety of meat fillings, various sauces and bread, which is baked right in the restaurant every 4 hours, so there is a problem of removing odors from the kitchen. nine0005

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January 10, 2018

SUBWAY fast food chain

In the restaurant of the hotel "Aton" (Krasnodar) a hydraulic filter-spark arrester "Yatagan Safe Fire 2. 0" is installed and operates. The equipment is installed above the grill and provides fire safety in the restaurant.
We are satisfied with the work of the equipment, it performs the declared functions. It was easy and productive to interact with the manufacturer when choosing and ordering equipment. nine0005

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OOO "Gradus"

MoreGrill is a gourmet restaurant where Raw & Grill are the perfect combination. The restaurant is located in the historical place of Moscow, st. Kuznetsky Most. Since there is an open fire in the kitchen in a restaurant, it was very important to ensure fire safety and remove smoke as much as possible, smog. MoreGrill Restaurant The company "Polygraphic Complex Postprint" was founded in 1999 year. The idea of ​​creating a printing complex found its implementation and implementation almost from scratch. More than a decade of experience allows us to implement ideas of any complexity at the highest level of quality.
At the moment, "Polygraphic Complex Postprint" is a very significant market participant, embodying all the technologies of a modern publishing house at the level of the best Russian printing houses.
To maintain the environment and the safety of our employees, we have chosen the Yatagan Plant as our partner supplier of air cleaning equipment, and we were not mistaken in our choice. In 2015, we were selected equipment Yatagan "Out" 4.0. For all the time of work, the device did not fail, it works as efficiently as possible. nine0005

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December 20, 2017

Polygraphic Complex Postprint Company

The French confectionery house Ladurée (LLC "LADURE RUS") expresses its gratitude to LLC NPP "YATAGAN" for the implementation of the project - the construction of the first Russian restaurant Ladurée at Nikolskaya street, 5/1, building 3. Specialists of LLC NPP "YATAGAN" provided a full range of services for the selection and production of equipment, supply and installation with subsequent service. nine0107 Restaurant Ladurée is located in the very center of the capital, a stone's throw from Red Square. Inside there is a boutique with a takeaway assortment and 3 halls with tables for 100 seats: Zuber, Castiglione and VIP. The menu offers breakfasts, salads, appetizers, main courses, desserts, Viennese pastries and soft drinks. Chef Jeremy Delaval, who moved to Russia to live and work specifically for Ladurée, is in charge of the kitchen.

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20 December 2017

French pastry house Ladurée

Most of the points of the largest network of cafe-bakery in the Volga region "Zhar-Svezhar" work on the first floors of residential buildings. It is important to constantly delight visitors with a large assortment of fresh pastries and not disturb neighbors with strong smells. More than a year ago, the network discovered Yatagan Out air purification equipment and thanks the Yatagan plant for such an important and useful development

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22 September 20170005

"Zhar-Svezhar" bakery network

Lounge café "Chayhona No. 1" has been cooperating with the Yatagan plant for more than 5 years, and we cannot imagine the kitchens of our restaurants without Yatagan equipment!
During our cooperation, we completely forgot what the problem of air cleaning is in our restaurants, we install Yatagan Hydrofilters and we have no problems with fire safety, we are 100% protected, there are no problems with providing all the necessary documents. There are no problems with equipment maintenance. Exactly at the time specified in the contract, the team of the Yatagan plant arrives and professionally do everything necessary for the service. nine0107 None of our partners works with us so smoothly and quickly. We express our gratitude to the entire team of the Yatagan plant, they are the best and great professionals!
Lounge café "Chayhona No. 1" recommends the equipment of the "Yatagan" plant for professional cuisine, it fully complies with all the declared parameters. The equipment is certified and has all the necessary documentation.

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November 24, 2017

Lounge café Chaikhona No. 1

In achieving our goals, the equipment of NPP Yatagan LLC helps us a lot. We have been fruitfully working for 3 years already and declare with confidence that no company has the best price-quality equipment. In the development of projects for the restaurant business, in the case of using an open fire in the kitchen, we always recommend installing only the Yatagan "Safe Fire" hydrofilter-spark arrester. Absolutely all devices of LLC NPP Yatagan fully comply with the declared quality and functions.
Volkond LLC is very satisfied with the work with NPP Yatagan LLC, we recommend this company as a leader in its field. We look forward to long-term relationships. nine0005

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November 16, 2017

Volkond LLC

Our company had the problem of removing the smell from cooking. In search of a solution to the problem, we turned to LLC NPP Yatagan. Thanks to manager Rinat Khozin for understanding and quick selection of equipment. We opted for the Yatagan "Out" 1.0 air purifier. It really solved the problem of removing odors.
The LLC NPP Yatagan company is very customer-oriented, we liked the manager's participation in our problem, the speed and simplicity of the solution. nine0005

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25 August 2017

Construction Company "GRINDOM"

Burger "The BeBop Burgers" is one of the most popular in Rostov-on-Don. Every day we sell about 150 burgers, 100 fries and many other snacks, which are prepared from fresh ingredients right on the spot. All this takes place in a room of only 60 square meters. m., including the hall. Like almost all establishments located in residential buildings, we have one problem - neighbors who sleep and watch us move out. nine0107 BeBop was our first catering project, and we didn't even think about coordinating with the neighbors to bring the ventilation shaft above the roof ridge of our 5-story building. When all the funds had already been invested in repairs and equipment, we tried to get approval, but were refused.

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August 25, 2017

Burger "The BeBop Burgers"

The network of hypermarkets "I LOVED" (CJSC "AMATUS") expresses its deep gratitude and appreciation to the plant "Yatagan" for prompt, highly professional assistance in the issue of air purification. nine0107 All hypermarkets "YA LUBIMY" are distinguished by their own production of hot dishes, salads, bread and pastries. In the first half of 2017, one of the hypermarkets faced complaints from residents of nearby houses about the smell of cooking, the supervisory authorities responded to the complaints and the situation was quite serious.
Equipment "Gas converter "Yatagan" helped to effectively deal with the problem! In the shortest possible time, the Yatagan Out 3.0 duct air cleaner was purchased, installed and put into operation. nine0005

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August 24, 2017

Supermarket chain "Ya Lyubimy"

Vardanyan G. Zh., General Director of "Amatus" LLC.

We express our gratitude to the Yatagan plant (NPP Yatagan LLC) for the prompt delivery of air purification equipment to the Arena St. Petersburg stadium before the FIFA Confederations Cup-2017.

From the selection to the delivery of equipment, the plant's employees proved to be highly qualified, attentive, responsible specialists, able to easily solve complex problems. Special thanks to Rimma Volkova, Leading Project Manager. nine0005

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July 25, 2017

Baltika Production Company

Director General Grigorenko A.V.

We thank the Yatagan plant (NPP Yatagan LLC) for the selection, production and supply of a high-quality hydraulic filter-spark arrester "Yatagan Safe Fire 2.0".
At the moment, the equipment is successfully operated in the cafe of the amusement park "Kosmik-Belaya Dacha", and fully fulfills its task -
cleans the air from the grill. nine0005

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March 15, 2017

CJSC "Bowling Cosmic"

General Director Viskova L.Ya.

The company "MC Construction" LLC carried out the installation of the hydrofilter Yatagan, in the cafe "Anadolu", for the fire safety of the restaurant and partial air purification. During the work, the equipment has proven itself from the best side. We express our gratitude to the Yatagan plant for the equipment they produce. Thank you for making the world cleaner!

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OOO MS Construction

Director Yuzakin Yu.L.

The company "Lebanon House" LLC has long-term and fruitful cooperation with the "Yatagan Plant". During its work, the organization has proved to be a highly professional company with a staff of qualified personnel ready to provide any technical advice and support. Models of hydraulic filters Yatagan "Safe Fire 3.0" and "Yatagan Safe Fire 4. 0" have proven themselves from the best side, both in terms of quality and ease of maintenance. nine0005

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October 23, 2016

Lebanon House chain of restaurants

CEO Nasser Nasser Nafi

“We have a cozy and friendly bar with a wide range of wines and quality, gourmet dishes. We started work in the fall of 2015 and installed the Yatagan Out 2.0 duct air cleaner at the repair stage. This was helped by the dealer of the Yatagan plant - the company "Vertical-Service". Our bar is located on the first floor of a residential building. It was impossible to bring a separate hood to the roof, so the installation of the Yatagan equipment was initially an experiment for us, which turned out to be successful. The air release is displayed so that it is not even visible. nine0005

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November 28, 2016

Wine Buffet Bar

Bar owner Alexander Pavlov

Despite the small area of ​​our cafe, we have a fireplace-barbecue right in the hall for visitors. Dishes cooked on an open fire are the "highlight" of our cafe, which is highly appreciated by visitors. Although the owners and managers of restaurants and cafes will understand me that a fireplace-barbecue in a cafe is very troublesome. “Yatagan” installations appeared with us in the spring of 2015, immediately after a serious fire in the cafe. It was a foreign-made hydraulic filter...

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Café Hummingbird

Owner Andrey Alexandrovich Satalin

Representatives of VeerVent LLC attended the presentation of the updated hydraulic filter-spark arrester "Yatagan "Safe fire", which took place on October 27, 2015 at the Yatagan plant. The event was constructive and informative.

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VeerVent"

General Director Zhuravlev D.V.

Zavod Yatagan is a great professional in its field, a reliable and efficient company that keeps the quality of its product at a high level, and also quickly and accurately provides a full range of services, from telephone consultations to complex technical work.

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Grand LLC

Director Lutfullin F.F.

One of the advantages of the Yatagan wet spark arrester is that the water used to operate the filter is in partial recirculation mode. Thus, water consumption is significantly reduced, which, of course, is beneficial. The advantages of this purifier include the fact that the device cools the air being cleaned, and also removes some of the fat, soot and soot from it. nine0005

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Chain of restaurants "Barberry"

The hydrofilter Yatagan "Safe Fire" installed at our facility is currently working fully. We have no comments on maintenance and diagnostics.

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OOO Kolobok

PE "Assari" has been successfully operating in the industrial market of Ukraine since 2005. Since 2007, we have been supplying equipment for catering establishments. And the first dealer agreement was an agreement with the Yatagan plant for the supply of air-cleaning equipment Gas converter Yatagan. Now we are one of the main suppliers of domestic equipment for air purification from smoke, burning and odors in the Ukrainian market. nine0005

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PE "Assari"

"Yatagan" is a partner with whom it is very pleasant to work and who himself makes sure that this partnership is convenient for dealers. Operative consultations on equipment and production technologies, regular distribution of price lists, provision of favorable conditions for cooperation and the possibility of interaction in various forms, as convenient for the dealer, all this greatly helps the dealers themselves in development.

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SP Barkless

The Bot Trade company, after a long search, acquired in 2010 for its own needs in Yatagan two air cleaning units - Gas converters Yatagan 1. 5-3000 and Yatagan 3.0-3000. For the third year now, the equipment has been working perfectly. Only once during all this time did a high-voltage converter fail in one of the Yatagans. "Yatagan" sent it to us at the first request.

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Bot Trade LLC

The chain of stores "Scarlet Sails" has existed on the Russian market for more than a year and enjoys well-deserved respect among colleagues and customers. In 2007, for the needs of our cafe, we purchased air-cleaning equipment from the Yatagan plant Gas converter Yatagan 4.5-1000. It is designed to remove soot, grease and odors from barbecues and stoves. The equipment has fully coped with its task and has been operating in a trouble-free mode for 6 years now.

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Scarlet Sails LLC

Our enterprise "Rosinoks" is a permanent partner of the "Yatagan" plant. During this time, Yatagan has established itself as an exceptionally reliable manufacturer and supplier. Clear, well-coordinated work, high quality of manufactured equipment, reasonable prices are the visiting card of the enterprise. Without a doubt, we recommend the company when choosing a manufacturer and wish it further prosperity and progress.

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Roinox LLC

During the period of joint cooperation between Baltiy Vozdukh and Yatagan, many projects have been implemented for the supply of air cleaning equipment. During the implementation of these projects, Yatagan employees demonstrated strict compliance with the agreed conditions. I would also like to note that cooperation is taking place in a businesslike and constructive atmosphere, all issues that have arisen are considered promptly and resolved rationally.

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Baltic Air LLC

Pizza Food Company provides a full range of services for opening a pizzeria. Therefore, it was very important for us to establish contacts with a company that produces air cleaning equipment for food facilities. At the moment, to remove odors and burning in pizzerias, we use the equipment of the Yatagan company - the Yatagan gas converter.

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Pizza Food Companies

Before starting cooperation between the Master Climate company and Yatagan, we, as solid people, came to the enterprise, got acquainted with the employees and management, looked at the actual production and realized that it would be interesting and profitable to work with this manufacturer. During the fruitful dealer cooperation, we are every time convinced of the decency, professionalism of the Yatagan employees and the quality of the equipment they produce. nine0005

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Master Climate Company

Our company EURO SKARDNIEKS is located in the Baltics. We are dealers of the Yatagan company. During our cooperation, we have only pleasant impressions. The work is carried out quickly and efficiently. Applications are processed as soon as possible, shipment of equipment is carried out without delay.

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Company «EURO SKARDNIEKS»

The Yatagan gas converter was installed in the Bouchon coffee shop in 2008. Installed and forgot about it. All this time the equipment worked well, completely removed all unpleasant odors. The chefs immediately noted that it became easier to breathe in the kitchen. nine0005

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Bouchon Coffee House

In 2012, our company purchased the "Safe Fire 2.0" Hydrofilter for the needs of the cafe. The equipment turned out to be small-sized, compact, inexpensive and, best of all, fully met our requirements - extinguishing sparks and flames from barbecues, grills and other stoves. Six months later, due to improper operation, the water inlet valve burned out in the equipment.

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Brand Engineering LLC

Scientific and production enterprise "Analitpribor" since 2010 is a permanent dealer of the company "Yatagan". Almost three years of cooperation were quite successful for us. Now we can say with confidence that we appreciate "Yatagan" for efficiency and reliability, and "Yatagan" gas converters - for energy efficiency, economic feasibility and lack of consumables. This is the best solution in terms of price-quality ratio.

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LLC "Analitpribor"

In our teahouse, the "Yatagan" broke down after a year of operation. Whoever tried to fix it - everything was unsuccessful. Wing "Yatagan" with his last words, and when a company specialist called me with a request to give a review, he took it as a mockery, so he was not shy in expressions. And what do you think? After 3 days, some regular technical specialist calls me and offers to help fix the Yatagan.

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Teahouse "Alay Bazaar"

The network of pizzerias "Pronto" can be called a piece of sunny Italy. Our cafes seem to be pierced by the sunbeams of the Apeninnes and filled with peace and tranquility. Since our cafe is located on the first floor of a residential building, the smell of the kitchen thrown out into the street affected, first of all, the residents of this house. Our reputation and our customers are very dear to us, so we approached the choice of air cleaning equipment with all responsibility. nine0005

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Café iitaliiano "Pronto"

Our cafe is located in the very center of Moscow. In 2011, we had to face an unexpected problem - sparks from stoves, barbecues and grills, working in a restaurant, got into the ventilation system, which could lead to an unexpected fire in the room. We were threatened with huge fines, so we had to urgently resolve this issue.

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OOO Dago

The network of restaurants "El Gaucho" includes the best meat restaurants in Moscow. This is a place where you can relax and have a delicious meal. We value our reputation very much, therefore, we approached with full responsibility to ensure that our kitchen, where culinary delights are created, does not suddenly become a source of danger, because sparks from barbecues and stoves in the ventilation system can lead to fire. To prevent this from happening, we purchased the Yatagan Smoke Automat 1.0 smoke filter, which was supposed to eliminate smoke, soot and grease emitted into the atmosphere

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El Gaucho chain of restaurants

And we paid for the fact that we did not install the Yatagan Safe Fire hydrofilter in our restaurant on time. Our colleagues had such good reviews, and we all pulled and pulled ... Until one fine day we made it to the FIRE! Sparks from the barbecue got into the ventilation system, and an instant fire broke out due to fat and soot accumulated in the air duct. The losses were very big!

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Director of the Iceberg restaurant, Moscow

Purchased "Yatagan" in 2010 for a restaurant in Moscow. When it came to installing this equipment, it turned out that the unit can only be used with working grounding, and in our building - protective grounding. I was shocked, and not surprisingly, because a lot of money was thrown into the wind - this is one time, and the problem of harmful emissions has not been solved - two.

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Director of AVIRcomfort LLC, Moscow

We bought the Yatagan gas converter in 2005 for our restaurant in Moscow. Since then, "Yatagan" has been working, and this despite the fact that during all this time we have never even carried out a preventive inspection of the equipment. It so happened, we put it into operation and forgot about it. It works, well, let it work. And the diagnosis was never done either.

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Director of the restaurant "Budvar", Moscow

Despite the small area of ​​our cafe, we have a fireplace-barbecue right in the hall for visitors. Dishes cooked on an open fire are the "highlight" of our cafe, which is highly appreciated by visitors. Although the owners and managers of restaurants and cafes will understand me that a fireplace-barbecue in a cafe is very troublesome

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October 06, 2016

Andrey Alexandrovich Satalin

owner of the Hummingbird cafe located on the territory of the Belyi Bereg cottage village (Ramensky district, Verkhnee Myachkovo village)

Purchased "Yatagan" for a pizzeria.

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