Commercial Grease Trap Clearing

Commercial Grease Trap Drain Cleaning isn’t the most glamorous job in a restaurant, but it’s an essential one. Without it, restaurants are at risk for foul odors, clogged drains and even grease leaks into the public sewer system. This is why local and state health codes require that grease traps be cleaned on a regular basis.

A grease trap is a plumbing fixture that takes advantage of the fact that fats, oils and grease (FOG) are lighter than water. Typically located underneath a commercial kitchen, pipes from sinks, dishwashers and floor drains run into the grease trap to filter out FOG from wastewater before it enters the municipal sewer line. This is important because FOG can solidify in the sewer lines and cause sewage backups. The grease trap also prevents FOG from entering the natural environment, which can cause environmental damage and wildlife disruption.

When FOG infiltrates a sewer system, it can create a clog that will affect the entire building and the nearby community. If this occurs, the restaurant will be shut down by sanitary inspectors until the problem is fixed.

To avoid these problems, commercial kitchens must keep their grease traps clean on a regular basis by regularly pumping out the trapped FOG and food particles. During this process, it is important that the technician thoroughly inspects the grease trap to ensure that all of the solid residue has been removed. If any of the residue remains, it can impact the function and performance of the trap, leading to inefficient drainage or clogged drains.

“Clear Drain Cleaning
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“Millersburg
Ohio 44654”
(330) 473-5263