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GROSS, POTENTIALLY SPREADING BACTERIA AND OTHER GERMS. CONSUMER REPORTS REVEAL SOME SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE TIPS TO KEEP YOUR HUMIDIFIER IN TOP SHAPE ALL WINTER. HUMIDIFIERS CAN’T PREVENT COLDS OR THE ...

In winter, a humidifier can keep dry air at bay, but you can only reap the benefits if you follow these maintenance tips to keep it clean and working well.

Experts warn that even the best humidifiers need to be cleaned—and not just at the end of winter. The reason has to do with how a humidifier works. “By its nature, there is water passing through a ...

Humidifiers can help you get through the dry winter months, but it's important that they're properly maintained.

Regular cleaning helps prevent musty odors and ensures your humidifier runs at peak efficiency. All you need is some ...

Low-humidity environments can be a strain on a person’s health and well-being, but the good thing is that you can take care of that problem with a humidifier. A humidifier increases the humidity ...