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 ...

'Keeping up with vacuuming along baseboards, especially near radiators and vents, stops it from spreading. It also helps your ...

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 ...

Q: I have a beautiful antique hutch with a wooden cabinet below and a marble top and glass case above. It was in storage and unused for more than 10 years. Now that it’s in my home, its mildew smells ...

Discover the common causes of musty odors in your closet and learn effective solutions to freshen up your space. From ...

If your porch is starting to smell like mildew and mold, use baking soda and a broom to freshen up the space. Here's how to ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy. Even ...

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 ...