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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 ...

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 ...

A hardworking room humidifier is a lifesaver during the dry, cold months of winter. Its dedicated function—adding moisture back into the air in your home—can soothe dry skin, improve the symptoms of ...

"This gunk is essentially a biological soup fed by both water impurities and airborne contaminants," says Glenn Gault, CEO at Gault Heating & Cooling. All of those things combined make the perfect ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Vinegar is a versatile cleaning solution, but it shouldn't replace all cleaning products. Vinegar can sub for glass cleaners, fabric softeners, and deodorizers. Avoid using vinegar to disinfect or on ...