A basement is a breeding ground for musty smells caused by damp, mildew, and in some cases, mold. Here's expert tips on how ...

A HOT shower should leave you feeling refreshed — not standing in a steamy cloud of musty odour. But according to bathroom and kitchen experts at Plumbworld, many homeowners don’t realise that the ...

Musty odors in closets are caused by excess moisture, poor ventilation, and microbial buildup. Baking soda and charcoal ...

Scientists have found that a compound called 2-nonenal causes 'old people smell'. This compound builds up on the skin with ...

Musty smells can make closets unpleasant to use and ruin the clothing or linens you store inside them. But if your closet ...

"When turning off the AC, run it in fan mode for 15 minutes to dry residual moisture," says Omero Flores, HVAC technician and ...

Hydrogen Peroxide – Acts as a natural disinfectant. Pour 1 cup into the bottom of the dishwasher and run a short cycle for sanitizing (do NOT mix with vinegar). Vitamin C Tablets (ascorbic acid) – ...

If your clothes have that funky storage smell, here's how to get the mustiness out and keep it from happening in the future.

AUSTIN, Texas — Is there a funky smell in your car–especially when the air conditioner or heater is on? If it smells musty like a sweaty sock–the car care experts at Consumer Reports have ...

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 ...

Pros share how to eliminate odors from a damp basement, plus surprising sources contributing to the stink. Rick Lew/Getty Images Basements are notorious for developing a musty smell. This is true ...

“We love the smell, but we hate the taste.” In water, these compounds are responsible for the musty, moldy taste that indicates that water isn’t safe to drink.