Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

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Key Points Dirty humidifiers can develop bacteria and mold that are expelled into the air.Regular cleaning helps keep a humidifier working well and safe to use.Use vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, or ...

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 ...

Humidifiers are great when they do their job. By pumping moisture into the air, humidifiers raise a home's ambient humidity and help with a variety of health conditions. Increased humidity can ease ...

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 ...

If cranking up the thermostat to combat the chilly temperatures outside is making the air in your home unbearably dry, now’s the time to invest in a humidifier you’ll use year after year, or pull the ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Dry and dirty indoor air is an issue every winter, but you might be even more concerned due to COVID. Consumer Reports says adding humidifiers and air purifiers can help, but ...

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