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 ...

My favorite shirt has this mold smell even after washing. Is there a procedure or product to solve this? I don't want my co-workers thinking I'm a toadstool. -- P.U., Tulsa. Borax. Next to chlorine, ...

Here’s how and when to strip wash dingy textiles the right way. Fact checked by Emily Peterson Laundry stripping is a deep-cleaning soak that removes built-up grime, oils, and detergent residue from ...