A few smart fixes are all it takes to freshen things up.

“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 ...

If you're wondering, "Why does my bedroom smell musty," cleaning experts suggest getting to the root of the problem as quickly as possible. Of course, you want your sleep space to look and smell fresh ...

Q. I have an old dresser with a musty smell that I can’t get rid of. Do you have any suggestions for freshening it up? A. It’s so exciting to find a lovely old dresser at an antiques shop or flea ...

Dear Heloise: Regarding the smelly, musty old trunk: fill it 1/4 to 1/2 full of ordinary cat-box filler. Keep the lid open, and within a few days to a week or so, the smell should be gone. — Susan ...

wikiHow has a tried and true method to rid your towels of that stinky mildew smell: vinegar. Put your towels in the washing machine, using the hottest water available. Add one or two cups of white ...

Mildew growth is surface-level, so it's easy to get rid of with vinegar or bleach. Mold penetrates deeper into a surface, so it's harder to remove.

Is there a funky smell in your car, especially when the air conditioner or heater is on? If it smells musty like a sweaty sock, the car care experts at Consumer Reports have some easy ways to ...