As a restaurant owner, you can avoid costly clogs and foul odors by adhering to a regular grease trap cleaning schedule. In addition, keeping your grease trap clean helps you comply with local and state health and environmental regulations, sidestepping fines or even closure of your business.

Grease traps are essential kitchen safety and sanitation devices that snag fats, oils, and grease (FOG) before they escape into the municipal sewage system. When these traps become clogged, they must be cleaned to prevent FOG from seeping into the plumbing lines and causing costly blockages.

Grease Trap Cleaning 101: Why It’s Important for Restaurants and Homes

A common rule of thumb is to drain out the trap when it reaches about a quarter full. However, the longer you leave it between cleanings, the more solid waste will harden inside the trap, making it less effective. This can lead to odors, sink drains slowing or stopping, and more serious clogs downstream.

A regular grease trap cleaning routine should include a thorough washing of the baffle walls and lid, and scrubbing the tank interior with a steel pot scrubber and dish soap. After scrubbing, rinse out the grease trap with clean water to flush out any remaining waste and soap residue. This is the best way to keep your grease trap working efficiently, preventing clogs and odors for a long time. Alternatively, hiring professionals to handle regular grease trap cleaning will save you time and money, while guaranteeing that your trap is cleaned thoroughly and correctly every time.

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