When the weather gets hot, and you switch on the air conditioning in your car, you may find that in addition to the cool breeze, you’re also hit with a strong, musty smell. Fortunately, banishing that ...

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 ...

We emit a barrage of whiffy chemicals through our pores and in our breath. Some are a sign that we might be getting ill – and ...

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 ...

One doctor is urging people not to ignore morning breath, as it can in some cases indicate an underlying problem.

Many people have posted on social media about the so-called "old people smell," described as a faintly musty or greasy scent sometimes associated with older adults. This phenomenon is more science ...

If you've ever gone to hang the washing up and cringed at that acrid, musty odour wafting from the washing machine drum, you're certainly not alone. Foul smells in the washing machine are amongst the ...

Bad breath happens to everyone from time to time. That's why there are so many gums, mints and mouthwashes advertised to get rid of it fast. Halitosis (the medical term for bad breath) is usually ...

Fetor hepaticus is a chronic odor in your breath. It's different from normal bad breath. Normal breath odor is often linked to food and can be worse in the morning.‌ But fetor hepaticus has a more ...

A musty, earthy odor and taste detected in drinking water in the District and parts of Northern Virginia over the past few days is harmless, but officials are trying to eliminate it with added ...