Dirty or moldy washing machine? There are a few easy ways to get your clothes and washing machine smelling fresh and clean again. And there's even a way to keep mold from coming back. Here's how.

Thankfully, simple surface mold (mildew) can be cleaned off with dish soap and hot water. However, mold that has essentially taken root into the surface may require a more aggressive approach, such as ...

Dear Heloise. I am a peritoneal dialysis patient and had initially experienced the mold growth condition similar to the one described in the “mold spores” letter you recently published. When it ...

Moldy shower grout is one of those frustrating cleaning challenges that most homeowners face at some point. It shows up ...

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Water bottles can develop a stubborn mold problem in those rubbery lids and straws. These steps remove tough mold from water bottles so they're safe to drink from.

When the basement floods, the first thing you notice is water. The second thing you notice is the smell. What you don't see right away, though, is the real problem sneakily setting in. Mold can appear ...

CHICAGO — WGN’s “Plant Daddy” Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including how to sterilize soil, how to get rid of mold or fungus in soil and what it means for your plants. Got ...

Use safer, effective cleaners over bleach. Wear protective gear and choose the right method. Prevent mold’s return by drying and ventilating properly. Mold can wreak absolute havoc on not only your ...

DEAR HELOISE: I am a peritoneal dialysis patient and had initially experienced the mold growth condition similar to the one described in the “mold spores” letter you recently published. When it ...

Given that my wife didn't like having the bleach odor in our house any longer than necessary, I ultimately chose to simply spray scented disinfectant spray into the container for approximately 10 ...