Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. A humidifier in your home can prevent dry, itchy skin. The moisture it pumps into the air can reduce the likelihood your ...

A quality humidifier's health benefits include moisturizing skin, fighting off allergens and even defending against dry lips and mouth, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). If you ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With all the fun snow activities, there's a lot to love about winter. But something no one loves? The way ...

Luckily, cleaning a humidifier is easy, and you probably already have everything you need to do it at home. To help you through the process, we asked Dr. McKeon and air quality and mold expert Michael ...

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 ...

During the winter, I think of my humidifier as my best friend. I use it 24/7, and it helps me stave off dreaded winter ailments like chapped lips, dry skin, and irritated sinuses by pumping moisture ...

You may think you’re just adding moisture back into the air, but if you don’t know how to clean a humidifier, running the machine could actually be causing a major problem in your household. “Stagnant ...

Do You Need To Clean Your Humidifier? Let's start with an easy question: Do you need to clean your humidifier? Yes. If you don't clean your humidifier thoroughly and regularly, you could be ...

With dry winter air plus cold and flu season in full swing, a humidifier can be essential to better skin, sleep and overall health. However, humidifiers can get gross, potentially spreading bacteria ...