Consumer Reports reveals some simple and super-effective maintenance tips to keep you and your humidifier in tip-top shape ...

It’s that time of year again: My skin gets red and cracked; my throat is often sore; my sinuses become irritated; and my hair and scalp dry out. Cold months sap our moisture for multiple reasons — the ...

Cleaning a humidifier isn't something that's usually at the top of our to-do lists, but it's an important task for various reasons. For one, it can harbor bacteria and mold if neglected, and that's ...

A good humidifier provides a range of health benefits, such as more moisturized skin, help fighting off allergens and even defense against dry lips and mouth, according to the Environmental Protection ...

A humidifier is one of those things that’s not really on your radar until you need it. Say, when the temperature turns frosty and your skin’s so dry it’s scaly. Or when you—or your kids—come down with ...

You may think you’re just adding moisture back into the air, but if you don’t know how to clean a humidifier, running the machine could actually be causing a major problem in your household. “Stagnant ...

While humidifiers provide real relief, many people aren’t entirely sure how they work or how to use them safely. Here’s what to know.

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Luckily, cleaning a humidifier is easy, and you probably already have everything you need to do it at home. To help you through the process, we asked Dr. McKeon and air quality and mold expert Michael ...