Grease Trap Cleaning

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If you are a restaurant owner or operate any type of commercial establishment that is required to have a grease trap, you are probably well aware that keeping the grease trap clean is a very important but unpleasant job.  Grease traps are installed in the drain lines of restaurants, commercial kitchens, and other establishments to trap grease and oils before they get into the municipal sewer lines.

When grease traps get too full, they not only stop doing their job and can allow grease and oil to get into the municipal sewer system but also cause wastewater backups into your kitchen or restaurant.  In addition, in some areas failing to properly maintain your grease traps can lead to citations and fines.  You can avoid these problems by having the grease traps cleaned regularly.

Some businesses with small grease traps can have them cleaned by an employee by hand, but most businesses are better off by having scheduled grease trap pumping by a commercial sewer septic and wastewater hauling company.  With regular service you can be sure that your grease traps will be professionally cleaned, stay in good operating condition, and that the waste grease will be properly disposed of.

The frequency of grease trap cleaning varies depending on your business and the size of the grease traps.  Weekly cleaning or every other week is common, but if the grease trap is usually more than half full at regular cleaning intervals you should increase the frequency.

It is a good practice to keep a log of the grease trap cleaning.  The log can help you establish an efficient cleaning schedule and may be needed for compliance with local rules and regulations.  Keeping your grease traps clean is not just good for the sewer system, it’s good for the environment and it’s good for your business.

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