Onsite Grease Trap Cleaning
A grease trap/interceptor keeps working by constantly capturing the grease above and solid food waste below in the tank.
If the tank is not cleaned on a regular basis, the waste will pile up in the tank, causing the additional food waste and FOG (Fat, Oil and Grease) coming out of the kitchen sink or dishwasher to flow down the sewer system.
Benefits of maintaining grease traps
If the food establishment’s grease trap is not cleaned on regular basis it may lead to bad odours, and blockages that may lead to unhygienic conditions.
Grease traps can generate flammable and toxic gases over time. These gases can include methane (natural gas), hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and/or other gases depending on the greases, oils, and hats found in the grease traps.
Odours emanating from your grease traps are not only unpleasant, but they are also dangerous. Employees may become ill from inhaling over time.
This results in excessive needs for sick time off and even possibly workers‘ compensation claims.
Clean grease traps prevent clogs and backup. When too much fat, oil, and grease (commonly known as “FOG“ in the industry) accumulates in grease traps, they can clog up. Not only does a clogged trap have reduced functionality, hence it is important to regularly clean the grease traps to avoid the inconvenience.
Disadvantages when not cleaning a grease trap
Grease trap systems are cheaper to maintain than repair. Hence it is important to clean and maintain grease traps. When grease traps are neglected and get clogged up, a malfunction is waiting to happen. For example, an emergency repair that halts business operations for a time will likely be more expensive than regular cleaning and maintenance.
Clean grease traps prevent blockages that may lead to water and land pollution. Prevent blockages that may lead to bad odours that may adversely affect your well-being if frequently exposed to it.
Clean grease traps prevent blockages that may lead to water and land pollution. Prevent blockages that may lead to bad odours that may adversely affect your well-being if frequently exposed to it.
FOG backups are one of the most common problems of grease trap systems. As the interceptor becomes too full, the FOG will begin to go back up the drain, causing spillages of oil and grease which can become expensive
to clean up and require you to close your doors for clean-up and repairs. Never mind the negative customer association with a ‘smelly’
kitchen.
Cleaning frequency of the Grease Trap
How often your grease trap needs cleaning depends on various things – the buildings size, the food you serve, how much business you do, and how much the trap can hold.
On average, cleaning should be performed every one to three months. Failure to do this could leave you with a smelly, toxic and costly problem.
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