On Sat, 21 Apr 2007 19:44:25 GMT, "John" wrote:

... Recently I have noticed a mildew/damp type smell in the bathroom and think I
... have finally narrowd it down to the bath overflow. I can't see any leaks
... under the bath and the plug hole itself smells fine even though the overflow
... is connected directly to the U bend that the plug drains into. Anyone got
... any advice about what might be causing it and how to get rid of the smell
... please?
...
... Cheers
...
... John
...
I washed the shower curtain and it cured the smell :-) It was the base
of the curtain causing the problem.
If it is your overflow, then place some thick bleach down it.

Mike P