When mold and mildew show up in your shower, you’ll want to get right to work. If not dealt with swiftly, the problem will only escalate—along with the potential for health risks and household damage.

Pulling a favorite hoodie out of the closet after a rainy season can be an unpleasant surprise when that unmistakable musty smell hits. The fabric looks clean, yet the odor tells a different story.

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 smells ...

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Mildew is a sneaky fungus that enjoys a dark, warm, moist fabric host and makes itself known with a sour, musty odor even before you see its tell-tale grey or brown specks. It feeds on detergent and ...