With temperatures soaring amid the UK heatwave , many Brits will be struggling with the heat in their homes. Our properties aren't cut out for the 30C+ heat we have been seeing this week, therefore many people are searching for ways to keep their homes cool.

As well as being a great visual addition to any home, UK households are now being told that certain houseplants could solve their problem.

The team at GardeningExpress have shared that some houseplants are great at naturally purifying the air and making rooms feel less stuffy during hot weather through a process called transpiration.

This is where plants release water vapour from tiny pores in their leaves, which adds moisture to the air and helps create a cooler, more comfortable environment.

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