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.

Pulling out a humidifier isn't enough to cure the season of dry air and potential cold germs—you have to know how to clean a humidifier, too. Start here.

How we picked the best humidifiers The best humidifier is the one that you will use and maintain regularly. When shopping for a new humidifier, our experts say to consider the following factors: ...

Keeping your humidifier clean can is important to avoid spreading bacteria or germs.