A grease trap is an essential part of a residential or commercial kitchen’s drainage system. It catches fats, oils and other contaminants, preventing them from getting into the wastewater system. When wastes build up, it needs to be cleaned to keep your grease trap working well. Here’s what you need to know about cleaning your grease traps and how often it’s necessary.
Foul Odours
Foul odours from solid food and organic wastes get trapped inside and stay at the bottom of the tank, which eliminates toxins and interacts with water. Hospitality industries such as restaurants need to ensure that grease traps are cleaned regularly as the offensive smells coming from the grease traps can be picked up not only by the employees but also by the customers causing disappointment and bad impressions of your business.
Clogged or Slow Drainage
When fats, oils and grease go down the sink, they will solidify at some point and cause blockage to the drainage. Too much build-up will cause the drain to run slowly. You can flush your drains with hot water as a temporary fix, but it will not cure the entire problem. It’s best to consult with professionals to conduct grease trap cleaning to solve the issue.
Health Risks
Grease traps generate foul odours and bacteria that can pose health risks to customers and employees if they are not maintained and cleaned regularly. If the problem is not addressed, it can lead to contamination of the water source, affecting the water used for cooking and drinking.
Noisy Drainage
Noisy drainage means there’s a blockage in the pipe system due to oils, fat, grease and debris. Cleaning your drainage is a messy and smelly process and you can’t just throw the waste into the bin. Only the experts with the proper skills and equipment can help solve the noisy drainage effectively.
How often should you clean it
Regular maintenance is necessary to ensure that your grease traps remain functioning at their optimal level. Depending on the size of your grease trap, we suggest that you have it serviced two to six times per year.
Turd Burglar has the latest technology in grease trap cleaning which means we can get access without needing to run large hoses through your premises, and with less disruption to your business. We are also an EPA-accredited agent, we don’t only clean, we will also submit the required paperwork on your behalf.
Looking for a reliable grease trap maintenance team?
The Turd Burglar has 50 years of experience providing reliable grease trap cleaning, septic tank services, and other vacuum truck services. We are here to help you any day of the week or any time of the night.
For enquiries or more information on how we can help you out, contact us here or call 0418 363 030.
