Yet according to an informal survey conducted by Consumer Reports, 59% of respondents who use a humidifier said they do not clean it every day, and 1 in 4 people clean theirs twice a month or less.

A hardworking room humidifier is a lifesaver during the dry, cold months of winter. Its dedicated function—adding moisture back into the air in your home—can soothe dry skin, improve the symptoms of ...