Why Do My Clothes Stink? (It's Mold!)

The smell of fresh laundry is one of life’s simple joys. So it
can be a real annoyance when musty smells latch onto clothing,
towels, and other soft fabrics. Mildew, a type of mold, is often
the cause of musty smells on towels and clothing. Even worse,
breathing mold spores on musty clothing can be hazardous to your
health. Here's how to prevent and remove musty mildew smells on
laundry.