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 ...

With all the fun snow activities, there's a lot to love about winter. But something no one loves? The way heating a home can suck all the moisture out of the air, drying out your skin, stuffing up ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Dry indoor air, especially in the winter months, can lead to dry skin and sinuses — and even dry ...

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 ...

Learn how to keep your humidifier clean and germ-free with Consumer Reports' maintenance tips. Improve your health and ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The air is dry, the humidity levels are low, and your lips feel as cracked as the ground of the Sahara. It's all pretty inevitable — when ...

"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 ...