You know that smell. That damp, musty, funky smell that tells you mildew has moved in. But do you know how to remove mildew smell? It’s one of those household headaches that seems to pop up out of ...

There's nothing worse than crawling into bed after a busy day and you're confronted with a musty odor coming from your sheets ...

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 ...

wikiHow has a tried and true method to rid your towels of that stinky mildew smell: vinegar. Put your towels in the washing machine, using the hottest water available. Add one or two cups of white ...

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 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 ...

The gasket on front load washers traps moisture and residues that allow mold to grow. Learn how to safely remove mildew from all types of washing machine door seals.

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 ...

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 ...