Cleaning a humidifier is especially important since not doing it can lead to potential health risks. I spoke to cleaning ...

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With dry winter air, plus cold and flu season in full swing, a humidifier can be essential to better skin, sleep, and overall health.

But not all humidifiers are created equal. Both Kranak and Levin cited ease of cleaning and maintenance as the main factor in what you should consider while shopping for the right one. After all ...

This humidifier is easy to clean and its humidity levels perform well on both the high and middle mist setting, climbing to a 68% level within two hours on the highest setting.

And all of them require constant cleaning, lest they become a health hazard. Even our picks for the best humidifiers have tended to be more like the “least worst options available.” ...