Opening a dresser to find a stale or woody odor defeats the purpose of doing laundry. You fold clean garments, put them away, and return weeks later to find they smell like old wood or stagnant air.

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Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...