Also, avoid using fabric softener when washing mildewed laundry, as residue from fabric softener builds up over time and can worsen the problem. Of course, removing mildew smells completely make take ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Mold and mildew thrive in moist conditions. That means musty-smelling growth can be found just as easily on damp clothing as it can on carpets and upholstered furniture. (Ew!) To help avoid this ...

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, ...

If you don't have a tumble dryer, then air-drying your laundry is the only option, but it can leave your clothes smelling ...

Some scents are immediately recognizable: Freshly cut grass, bread baking in the oven, and mothballs. If you’ve come in contact with clothing or any type of textiles that have been stored for long ...