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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mildew thrives in moist, damp spaces — think dark spots on your clothes, powdery clusters on wood furniture or black gunk in the corners of your shower. The disgusting fungus may be hiding in ...