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, ...

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Once you can smell mildew, it may already be too late to fix it with a normal wash cycle. Instead, you may need to try vinegar, borax, and even vodka to freshen the scent of your clothes. Here are ...

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 ...

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Removing strong smells like sweat and mildew from clothes can involve pretreating them and using certain products. When we wash our clothes and linens, we expect them to emerge from the dryer clean, ...

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 ...

For people dealing with the destructive aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, one of the major issues they face is how to clean their flood-damaged clothing, towels, and other fabrics that ...

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