Your grease trap is an essential part of your commercial kitchen, designed to catch any fats, oils, or grease before they enter your septic or sewage system. Over time, your grease trap can become clogged with a buildup of fats, oils, and grease, and will need to be properly cleaned to avoid backups in your restaurant or commercial kitchen. Here are a few tips on when you should schedule grease trap cleaning services.
- Generally, it’s recommended every one to three months: It’s recommended to schedule professional grease trap cleaning services every one to three months to keep your grease trap clear of buildup and clogs, as well as keep your sewage or septic system working properly without any issues.
- You notice signs of a clogged grease trap: You may also need to schedule grease trap cleaning services if you notice any signs that you need a cleaning or signs of a clog. This might include grease showing up in sinks or around the ground outside of the trap, slow-draining sinks, sewage backups, rancid odors, or increased pests around the area. When you notice any of these signs, you should schedule a grease trap cleaning right away.
- Keep in mind that schedules may vary: How often you need a grease trap cleaning service will also depend on your specific type of grease trap and how often fats, oils, and grease are being washed down your drains and caught by your grease trap. If you use oil regularly in your kitchen, you may need to have your grease trap cleaned more often, for example.
If you need your grease trap cleaned, you can turn to us at Degler Waste Services. We will thoroughly clean your grease trap and ensure everything is working efficiently.