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A humidifier can make your home more comfortable when the air indoors gets dry, a common winter problem throughout much of the U.S. But if you don’t properly clean the device, it can also breed ...

Humidifiers can restore a dry home to ideal moisture levels even in the middle of winter. But that’s only if you know how to clean a humidifier and keep it in top operating condition.