“Place bowls of activated charcoal around the basement to help remove the musty smell,” he suggests. White vinegar is yet another odor-neutralizing option. For more resistant smells, it’s hard to beat ...

A musty smell in the closet is not just unpleasant — it could be a sign of hidden moisture, mold, or poor ventilation. These odors not only cling to the favourite clothes but may also cause problems ...

You can dissolve half a cup of baking soda in a basin of warm water, soak the garments for half an hour and then wash them in the machine as normal. You can soak particularly smelly items for longer ...

The seal around a washing machine door or lid can trap moisture and soil allowing mildew to form. Learn how to clean a washing machine seal right.

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DRYING your clothes in the autumn can be a pain as the colder weather means it can take much longer. It can leave your clothes, and your home, with an unappealing musty smell. These hacks can help ...

From the carpets to the countertops, every nook and cranny of your house requires thorough cleaning. However, can one product address all these tasks? Well, let’s look at Castile soap, a centuries-old ...

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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 ...

Smelly front-loaders. If your washing machine has a smell, people on online chats have opinions on how to fix it. First, many say you have to keep the door of the washer open to avoid ...