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 ...

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 ...

Agitation and rotation are essential components of the cleaning cycle. The friction helps scrub the clothing clean. Too many ...

Musty smells often arise in damp areas like the laundry room, basement, and bathroom. Outdoor porches also get musty from constant humidity and wet weather. Moisture invades your porch cushions and ...

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 ...

Even if you don’t live somewhere with a basement (or one you can access) you’re probably familiar with the “basement” smell. It almost always includes a musty, mildewy scent, but you won’t find 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 ...

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

Is there a funky smell in your car, especially when the air conditioner or heater is on? If it smells musty-say, like a sweaty sock-the car care experts at Consumer Reports have some easy ways to ...

Is there a funky smell in your car–especially when the air conditioner or heater is on? If it smells musty like a sweaty sock, the car care experts at Consumer Reports have some easy ways to ...

Is there a funky smell in your car, especially when the air conditioner or heater is on? If it smells musty — say, like a sweaty sock — the car care experts at Consumer Reports have some easy ways to ...