Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There’s nothing worse than pulling clothes out of the washing machine and getting a whiff of that distinctive musty smell. Here, ...

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If you’re not using vinegar in laundry, you’re missing out! Here’s how to get fresher, softer, brighter clothes—naturally.

There’s nothing worse than reaching for a clean bath towel post-shower, only to notice that it has a musty, mildewy smell. It’s not a problem you hear about often, but it happens in more homes than ...

Q. I have an old dresser with a musty smell that I can’t get rid of. Do you have any suggestions for freshening it up? A. It’s so exciting to find a lovely old dresser at an antiques shop or flea ...

Mildew is a nuisance — it's smelly, offensive and a hazard to our health. It's produced by mold, fungi that grow in damp places, including dresser drawers, garment bags and the space behind your ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dear Heloise: Regarding the smelly, musty old trunk: fill it 1/4 to 1/2 full of ordinary cat-box filler. Keep the lid open, and within a few days to a week or so, the smell should be gone. — Susan ...

Q: I brought out stored boxes and they have a musty smell. How do I get the musty odor out? A: If the boxes look moldy or smell musty, there’s biological growth on them. It’s best to dispose of them ...