Jolie Kerr is a cleaning expert and advice columnist. She’ll be here every other week helping to answer your filthiest questions. Are you dirty? Email her. It’s winter, the heater is cranked, and the ...

Humidifiers can do wonders for adding moisture into the air in your home, but if not kept clean, they can actually wreak havoc on your health. These devices can help prevent dryness on your skin, lips ...

Maintaining comfortable moisture levels indoors through the use of a humidifier to add moisture, or a dehumidifier to remove it, has many benefits. “Humidifiers and dehumidifiers both play supporting ...

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 ...

Taking your humidifier apart and cleaning it weekly can help prevent the growth of molds and bacteria that could be harmful to your health. However, the opposite can happen if your humidifier isn’t ...

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 ...

Not regularly maintaing your home's humifidifer can cause more harm than good. Not regularly maintaing your home's humifidifer can cause more harm than good. Humidifiers can be beneficial for your ...

Humidifiers can be an essential tool during the colder months. They can also be disgusting. Without regular cleaning and maintenance, a humidifier can turn into a cesspool of bacteria and mold. Most ...

Even the best humidifiers need to be regularly cleaned as they can disperse microorganisms and minerals into the air alongside that helpful mist we crave. Plus, a well-maintained humidifier will also ...

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 ...

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