Musty smells often arise in damp areas like the laundry room, basement, and bathroom. Outdoor porches also get musty from constant humidity and wet weather. Moisture invades your porch cushions and ...

Agitation and rotation are essential components of the cleaning cycle. The friction helps scrub the clothing clean. Too many ...

Whether you use your basement primarily for storage/laundry or it's where guests stay or you've made it your space to lounge by the TV, often times there's a distinct smell in those underground rooms.

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 ...

While a musty smell in the basement might seem normal, it can often be a sign of a more serious problem, like hidden moisture or mold. Before it turns into a bigger issue, it’s important to identify ...

There are many reasons why wall-to-wall carpet throughout the home has fallen out of favor—a major one being that carpet retains odors. Whether it’s from pet accidents, drink spills, or cigarette ...

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 some easy ways to ...

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 ...

Even if you don’t live somewhere with a basement (or one you can access) you’re probably familiar with the “basement” smell. It almost always includes a musty, mildewy scent, but you won’t find the ...