The Real Reason Your Algarve Home Smells Musty: Drainage and Ventilation Issues
THE REAL REASON YOUR ALGARVE HOME SMELLS MUSTY: DRAINAGE AND VENTILATION ISSUES
It’s a common complaint among Algarve homeowners, especially those living in older villas or holiday homes: “MY HOUSE ALWAYS SMELLS MUSTY, EVEN AFTER CLEANING.” You might have tried air fresheners, opened all the windows, scrubbed your drains, and deep-cleaned your carpets. But the smell returns.
The issue likely isn’t with your cleaning; it’s with your plumbing.
In many cases, persistent indoor odours are caused by INVISIBLE PLUMBING PROBLEMS, such as blocked ventilation systems or biofilm buildup in drain lines. These problems are especially prevalent in warm, humid climates like the Algarve, where stagnant moisture and heat allow gases and bacteria to thrive.
WHAT’S REALLY CAUSING THAT MUSTY SMELL?
Many people assume musty odours come from mould, damp towels, or a forgotten bin, and sometimes they do. But when the smell lingers despite your best efforts, it may actually be coming from DEEP INSIDE YOUR PLUMBING SYSTEM.
Here’s why:
* YOUR PLUMBING RELIES ON AIRFLOW. Every sink, toilet, and drain in your home is connected to a series of pipes and vent stacks that allow sewer gases to escape upward, not into your home.
* When these vents become BLOCKED (due to debris, dust, animal nesting, or corrosion), pressure builds inside the system, and GASES GET PUSHED INTO YOUR LIVING SPACES through drains.
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