There’s nothing worse than pulling clothes out of the washing machine and getting a whiff of that distinctive musty smell. Here, find out why that happens, how to prevent it and how to get rid of ...

Follow our expert laundry guide on how to get musty smells out of clothes, what causes them, and how to prevent mildew in the first place.

There’s nothing like towels straight out of the dryer — unless, of course, the smell of mildew overpowers that otherwise fresh, fluffy pile. The good news is that it’s not too hard to freshen up ...

Mildew is a sneaky fungus that enjoys a dark, warm, moist fabric host and makes itself known with a sour, musty odor even before you see its tell-tale grey or brown specks. It feeds on detergent and ...

Smelly clothes are a friend to no one, but on the flip side, they are a sign of a life well-lived. Whether it’s perfume from date night, bonfire smoke or sweat from a night of dancing, scent leaves a ...

Fan dry the upholstery for several hours; sprinkle on and brush in baking soda to help remove odors. Mix ¾ cup bleach with ...

Everybody knows the smell: When you pop the lid of your storage containers on this season's clothing and that musty, faintly plastic smell is the first thing that hits your nose. It's not the nicest ...