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 ...

Cleaning a humidifier isn't something that's usually at the top of our to-do lists, but it's an important task for various reasons. For one, it can harbor bacteria and mold if neglected, and that's ...

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 ...

A humidifier is one of those appliances that’s not really on your radar until you need it. Say, when the temperature turns frosty and your skin’s so dry it’s scaly. Or when you—or your kids—come down ...

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 ...

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 ...

Although often associated with the cooler, dryer months, humidifiers are beneficial year-round – when it’s cold, heating creates dry air and when it’s warm, air conditioning can lower humidity. Both ...

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 ...

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AUSTIN, Texas — 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 ...

LITTLE TLC. SURE, IT MAY BE WARM AND COZY INSIDE, BUT WINTER AIR CAN BE ESPECIALLY DRY AND UNCOMFORTABLE. A HUMIDIFIER CAN HELP KEEP THE AIR INSIDE OF YOUR HOME AT A COMFORTABLE LEVEL. HOWEVER, A ...