3 Ways Your Restaurant Can Avoid a Grease Trap Backup

We offer grease trap maintenance for restaurants in Lancaster, PA and beyond, so our technicians have seen it all when it comes to grease build-up and sewer line clogs. Whether your restaurant is large or small, here are some simple ways to avoid a backup at your establishment. And remember, for any questions or concerns feel free to contact us for a grease trap maintenance quote today!

1. Make Sure Open Drains Are Covered with a Grate
Whether the drains are in your kitchen sinks or on the kitchen floor, make sure every drain is covered with a grate that will stop food particles and debris from going down your pipes. The number one cause of a grease backup is hardened food waste clogging your lines and this problem is 100% preventable. Save your business time and money and make sure drains are covered.

2. Throw Food Scraps in the Garbage - NOT Down the Drain
Another way to decrease the amount of grease and debris from entering your drains is to dispose of food scraps properly before washing dishes. Have dishwashers scrape dishes thoroughly and dispose of food waste in the garbage before rinsing debris down the drain.

3. Have Your Grease Trap and Kitchen Lines Cleaned Regularly
To keep your restaurant operating at full speed, make sure your grease trap and kitchen line are cleaned regularly by a licensed septic and grease professional like us! We recommend monthly or quarterly grease trap cleaning based on your grease trap size, and lines should be cleaned every six months to a year depending on the size of your restaurant. We offer affordable high pressure jetting in Lancaster, PA and beyond so if your sewer lines are due for a cleaning, give us a call today.

If you follow these three tips, your restaurant will be functioning smoothly for the long term. Grease builds up quickly so proper maintenance is key to keeping your lines open and your drains working properly. If you'd like to request a grease trap pumping quote, contact us today.

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