Sometimes washing doesn't do the trick. (What causes the smell, anyway? They always smell the same.)
Charcoal, kitty litter, and baking soda all absorb odors. You can try encapsulating some items in a large plastic storage container with a largish quantity of one of the above items. I've done this with musty pieces and it helps reduce the funk. You need to leave the pieces sealed up tight for at least two days - a longer timeframe does a better job. This is good for fragile items that can't be safely washed.
For washable items, hanging them outdoors on a sunny day is your best bet. I had a box of vintage clothing stored in my dad's basement for about ten years. Washed them up, hung them outside, and almost all of them lost their mustiness.
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