Grease Trap Cleaning Advice

In commercial kitchens, grease traps are essential to prevent FOGs (fats, oils, and grease) from flowing into municipal sewer lines, where they can cause blockages and costly repairs. But they need to be regularly cleaned and pumped to keep working properly.

Oklahoma Hood Cleaning – Kitchen Exhaust Cleaners LLC check for signs that the grease trap needs to be pumped and cleaned. These include foul odors, slow drainage of sinks and draining equipment, and other symptoms that indicate your kitchen has a grease problem. If you notice these warning signs, schedule a professional grease trap cleaning and pumping service.

To clean your grease trap, start by running cool water through the system for about 10 minutes. This helps the grease to congeal and makes it easier to remove in subsequent steps. Next, remove the lid. Some lids may require a wrench or crowbar to remove, while others can simply be popped off. Next, remove the contents of the grease trap and dump them into a garbage bag. Make sure to include all of the solids that have collected in the bottom of the grease trap, and dispose of them properly in accordance with local regulations. Finally, rinse out the entire trap with a gallon of cool water. This is to ensure that the trap is completely free of gummy residue and that it is ready for its next use.

It’s also a good idea to educate your staff on proper grease trap maintenance and waste disposal practices. This includes using steel strainers and screens in drains, scraping plates before washing them, and avoiding pouring down food waste into the traps.

Oklahoma Hood Cleaning – Kitchen Exhaust Cleaners LLC
“1713 NE 52nd St
Oklahoma City, OK 73111”
(405) 371-5291