Reducing humidity in your closet keeps clothes fresh and prevents musty odors from spreading to other areas. Proper ventilation in closets, such as using a fan and open doors, helps prevent mold 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 ...

Picking out something to wear, and then realizing it smells off, can be incredibly frustrating. This is especially the case when the smell is musty, a sign that mold and mildew have infiltrated the ...

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 ...

It happens to the best of us: You start a load of laundry with every intention of switching it out to the dryer after its cycle, but distractions happen. And this is when mildew occurs. Fortunately, ...

Got a musty closet? Learn seven easy ways to prevent odors, freshen your space, and protect your clothes from moisture and mildew.

New research reveals why your laundry smells musty after washing, plus two wash cycle mistakes Australian households are making.

Washing machines are essential appliances in our homes, serving one key purpose: to cleanse our garments, towels, and bedding so we can reuse them repeatedly without having to discard them once they ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- The washing machine is one of the hardest working appliances in your home. Load after load - it takes a beating. But what you don't see after all those washes is the buildup of mold, ...

Q We visited our daughter recently, and she said that our clothing smelled musty. Could this come from our house? If so, how do we know if our house is moldy? A It's more likely to be what's happening ...

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