Clean and disinfect your humidifier weekly to avoid mold and mineral build-up. Cleaning a humidifier is easier than you think — all you need are water, vinegar, and a scrub brush.

Whatever you use, it’s crucial to know how to use a disinfectant properly — that means allowing enough time for a disinfectant to do its job, which can be as much as 10 minutes.

Although cleaning your humidifier is a fairly straightforward process, it’s important to avoid humidifier disinfectants.

For those of us whose skin in the winter gets as scaly as a lizard’s, home humidifiers might sound essential. But humidifiers are more complicated to use and care for than some other household ...

Consumer Reports shares the steps to take to clean your humidifier the right way and to prevent mold from growing in the reservoir of your appliances.