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It’s easy to overlook the need to wash your water filter pitcher when you’re only ever filling it up with water. After all, how dirty can it get? But just like reusable water bottles, pitchers can be ...

Over the past few years, air purifiers have become common household appliances, thanks not only to COVID-19 and smoke from wildfires, but also a better understanding of exactly how dirty the air we ...

Cleaning a humidifier isn't something that's usually at the top of our to-do lists, but it's an important task for various reasons. For one, it can harbor bacteria and mold if neglected, and that's ...

When it's cold, people often stay in their homes to stay warm. While that can be very cozy, it also leads to some very dry, stale air. Humidifiers can help add moisture to dry air. Meanwhile, ...

A car's engine air filter is routinely replaced during regular maintenance. But the cabin air filter is often overlooked, even though a dirty one can reduce HVAC performance. The cabin air filter in ...

In order to ensure reliability, a car needs to be serviced, and regularly. The best way to gauge when a car should be serviced is by checking your owner's manual, or by conforming with your local ...