A woman inspects clothing for stains - PR Image Factory/Shutterstock If you leave damp clothes in the dirty laundry basket, on the floor, or in another poorly ventilated space for too long, you risk ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mildew thrives in moist, damp spaces — think dark spots on your clothes, powdery clusters on wood furniture or black gunk in the ...

Mold and mildew thrive in moist conditions. That means musty-smelling growth can be found just as easily on damp clothing as it can on carpets and upholstered furniture. (Ew!) To help avoid this ...