How can I stop clothes smelling musty in drawers and wardrobe?

[Shewee]

My clothes always have a musty smell which are stored in drawers and shelves in the wardrobe. I always make sure they are dry before hand. There's no evidence of mold in either as they are new units. Other than buying scents to disguise the smells, can I buy Silica Gel for wardrobes or something similar? And does it work? Is there anything else I can use to absord any excess moisture?

[terambulan]

You have damp somewhere. What kind of heating have u. How do things smell in the airing cupboard, where your boiler is?

I can't stand the smell of fabric softeners as clothes smell as if they still have washing powder on them. It's so strong that people smell of washing powder.

[scots misty]

We had the same problem! We were told our house was too well insulated and moisture wasn't escaping even with the windows open.We bought a dehumidifier and it absorbs 2 pints of water a day from our house! At last no smelly clothes!

[Dee Sa]

try putting a tumble dryer sheet ,one in each drawer or a dehumidifer in the room.