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 ...

If you've ever pulled a load of laundry out of the washer and noticed a certain funk to the supposedly clean clothes, we get it. It happens to the best of us. Sometimes, clothes smell, even after ...

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 ...

Activewear wicks away moisture and odor from the body — and then holds onto it while it festers in a pile on top of the washing machine. Here’s the best way to get that stink out on laundry day → If ...

When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. Rich Handel, CR’s laundry expert ...

Close-up hand holding a lighted cigarette in a private area. iStock *After a night out at a smoky bar or casino, cigarette odor can stubbornly cling to your clothes and hair, creating an unpleasant ...

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, ...

If your clothes smell amazing fresh out of the washing machine, only to find that this disappears once dry, there are a few ...

Mary Johnson, a principal scientist for Procter & Gamble, told the Washington Post that our filth is essentially trapped into fabric when we use hot water. This happens because about 70 percent of ...

Cleaning clothes from smoke damage and soot can be tricky. Smoke and soot particles embed themselves deep into fabric fibers, leading to stubborn odors and potential skin irritation. Follow these tips ...