Grease Trap Cleaning

We Service Grease Traps. Compliance Guaranteed.

Restaurants. Commercial Kitchens. Commercial Stores.

Commercial kitchens require a grease trap to separate and collect massive amounts of FOG (fats, oils and grease). Failure to properly dispose of these clogging substances can result in hefty compliance fees, unwanted odors, potential blockage as well as health, safety and sanitation violations.  Regular cleaning of your grease trap will help to ensure that your grease trap is functioning properly.

HOW DOES A GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR WORK?

A grease trap works by slowing down the flow of warm/hot greasy water and allowing it to cool. This trap holds the water long enough for the FOG’s (Fat, Grease, and Oil) to coagulate and rise to the surface and solid debris to settle to the bottom. The grease can then be removed and disposed of properly.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I HAVE MY GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR CLEANED?

How often you have your grease trap cleaned is based off of several factors including size and usage. Upon inspection and cleaning of your grease trap our technicians can recommend a maintenance schedule.

WHY SHOULD I HAVE MY GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR CLEANED?

Having your grease trap cleaned on a regular basis will help ensure proper disposal of the FOG’s (Fats, Oil, and Grease) created in food production.

The Importance Of Cleaning Your Grease Traps

1. Foul Smell
   A grease trap keeps accumulating FOG in its tank which over the time begins to decompose and diffuse a rotting smell. If this is left untreated, the smell could become bothersome, even if the interceptor is underground. This could have an adverse effect on the number of customers visiting the restaurant, eventually disrupting the business reputation.
2. Expensive Tank Replacement
   Solid food waste and FOG trapped in the grease trap comprise chemical compounds. If the tank is left uncleaned, the trapped waste breaks down releasing hydrogen sulfur gas that turns into sulphuric acid. The extremely toxic sulphuric acid can damage the steel and the walls of the interceptor forcing you for an expensive replacement.
3. Awful Cleaning
   When a grease trap captures the FOG, the solid food particles settle at the bottom of the tank. If this solid waste is not removed regularly, it converts into a thick hard mass that becomes immovable barrier apparently impossible to clean.
4. Blockage In Drainage System
   A grease interceptor keeps working by constantly capturing the grease above and solid food waste below in the tank. If the tank is not cleaned on regular basis, the waste will pile up in the tank causing the additional food waste and FOG coming out of kitchen sink or dishwasher to flow down the sewer system. Eventually, this will cause severe blockages in the pipeline, inhibiting the flow of wastewater. The ultimate result would be backups and overflow that will cause expensive damage.
5. Penalties
   Almost every municipality around the world has certain penalties attributed to the inappropriate treatment of FOG in commercial kitchens. Some have penalties for not having a grease trap installed and some for not maintaining the equipment properly. Because in both cases, the municipality will spot the high concentration of FOG in the sewers. Hence, it can cause you to pay heavy fines, suspension of operation or even revocation of the operating license until you resolve the key problem.
6. Business Loss
   You would have understood from the factors discussed above, that if you miss on installing or maintaining a grease trap in your restaurant, it will result in heavy loss of your business. Eventually, it might get difficult for you to gain customer confidence and beat your rivals, especially if your restaurant is situated in a competitive environment.

Industries We Serve:

• Restaurants
• Grocery Stores
• Convenience Stores
• Casinos
• Hotels
• Daycare facilities
• Movie theaters
• Theme parks
• Amusement parks
• Concert Venues
• Stadiums



Our grease trap services are hassle free so you can focus on what matters most to your business - your customers. Our dedicated customer service and environmentally friendly process gives you confidence and peace of mind. We pump 100% of grease material and in turn extend the life of your grease trap. Our on-time local delivery of services, scheduling and reminders of equipment maintenance ensures you can rely on Liquid Environmental Solutions.