For those of us whose skin in the winter gets as scaly as a lizard’s, home humidifiers might sound essential. But humidifiers are more complicated to use and care for than some other household ...

Whether you have a brand new humidifier or an older model, learning how to clean your humidifier regularly is important to prevent it from spreading bacteria around your home.

Use bottled “distilled” water to fill your humidifier because it contains lower mineral content and will prevent releasing minerals into the air, according to the EPA.

A humidifier can help ease some symptoms associated with dry air. Learn how to keep your in good working condition.

How To Keep a Humidifier Clean Longer Use distilled water in your humidifier. Distilled water is softer and has fewer minerals than tap water, so it leaves behind fewer hard water deposits.

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

How to Remove Buildup from a Humidifier Even if you use only distilled water in your humidifier, it's pretty much inevitable you will get at least a little limescale buildup on it.

Humidifiers can restore a dry home to ideal moisture levels even in the middle of winter. But that’s only if you know how to clean a humidifier and keep it in top operating condition.

Ultrasonic humidifiers are ideal for for personal use in a single room such as a bedroom, says Stephanie LaGrotta Martinez, associate merchant at The Home Depot.