A stale closet is one of your laundry’s worst enemies, taking perfectly washed and ironed pieces and leaving them smelling a bit musty. Whether a linen closet or clothing wardrobe, there are items you can add to the space to help keep everything smelling freshly laundered and ready for use. We asked experts what little items you can stash among shelves and drawers to eliminate weird odors and damp air and to keep everything smelling fresh between washes.

Rechelle Balanzat , laundry expert and founder of JULIETTE

Petya Holevich , house cleaning expert and supervisor at Fantastic Services

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