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Clairy Plants The airpurifiers for the next generation Meet Clairy — a cute little house plant that has a very important job despite its small size: sucking the toxins out of the air you breathe in your home. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), exposure to indoor air pollutants can lead to a number of short-term medical issues like headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat. However, the effects of being exposed to air pollutants can be experienced even years later — long-term exposure can result in heart disease, respiratory disease, or cancer. The indoor toxins can come from pretty much anywhere in our homes. They hide in paints, furniture, carpets, plastic toys, cleaning agents, and the list goes on. -9-