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.

Cleaning a humidifier is especially important since not doing it can lead to potential health risks. I spoke to cleaning experts to find the best way to clean a humidifier.

Cleaning a humidifier is especially important since not doing it can lead to potential health risks. I spoke to cleaning experts to find the best way to clean a humidifier.

With drier winter air plus cold and flu season coming, a humidifier can help your family sleep more comfortably.

These are the best humidifiers you can buy in every category, from Dyson AM10 and Levoit LV600HH to HoMedics TotalComfort Deluxe.

Dreading cold and flu season?A humidifier can't cure a cold but it can help ease congestion and allow you to sleep more comfortably. CR has advice on which type to choose.

Consumer Reports can’t promise your baby will sleep through the night, but a humidifier can help your child sleep more comfortably.