Humidifiers can be beneficial for your health, especially when you’re sick or dealing with dryness in your home. But if you don’t regularly maintain them, they can cause more harm than good. “If you ...

Keeping a humidifier running—especially during the winter months—can be a game-changing health habit. Adding a little bit of moisture into your home’s dry air can help with everything from the ...

A simple solution of vinegar and water and a good scrub brush are all you need to keep your humidifier clean and mold-free.

Using a humidifier, especially in arid environments, adds moisture to the air in your house. Having a humidifier in your bedroom can help keep your skin, nose, lips, throat and sinuses from getting ...

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 ...

A humidifier can make your home more comfortable when the air indoors gets dry, a common winter problem throughout much of the U.S. But if you don’t properly clean the device, it can also breed and ...

A humidifier is one of those appliances 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 ...

For people who live in dry climates or have sinus problems, humidifiers are a godsend. They're also helpful during the winter, ensuring you have enough moisture in your home when you don't want to ...

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