Best and effective tips of " grease trap maintenance" for kitchen

 

Best and effective tips of " grease trap maintenance" for kitchen

 

A grease trap is probably one of the most important parts of your restaurant or your commercial kitchen. A malfunctioning grease trap can impact your customer relations, the working environment of your employees and the operation of your local community.

Grease Trap - A grease trap is also known as a grease separator or grease interceptor, is a plumbing fixture used to catch oils, fats and grease produced in food processing. The Grease Interceptor can be located inside or around the sink area. It can be used as exterior traps, usually underground, capable of holding hundreds of litres.

What if your grease separator is not well maintained ?

A clogged or malfunctioning grease trap can have various bad effects on all aspects of food production :-

·         It emits a bad odour that doesn’t disappear even after cleaning timely.

·         A malfunctioning grease trap can cause drain clogs and sewage overflows in your foundation and that will require extensive repairs.

·         It brings regular penalties and even business ending.

·         Grease trap can lead to FOG and other contaminated wastewater overflow entering the sewer pipes.

How can you maintain your grease interceptor?

There are number of steps you can take to keep your grease trap well maintained.                                                                       It includes:-

·         Removes food waste from plates before rinsing.

·         Install screens under the drain to catch solid waste before it enters the grease trap.

·         Dispose of only non-greasy foods.

·         Train your employees with grease management practices.

·         Inspect and clean your grease trap on a regular basis by an experienced technician whose license is affiliated with the local health, safety and environmental department.

 

How to know when you have to clean your oil and grease trap plant.

 

You should often call the professional to clean your grease trap. The time between cleaning should be within three months.

These are the signs that show you have to clean your grease interceptor.

·         Blocked sewage pipes and bad odour coming from the sink.

·         When the level of grease inside the grease trap exceeds 25% of its total capacity.

·         When grease starts leaking onto floors and surfaces.

 

You should always look for a company with the right experience and certifications in grease trap maintenance to take care of your regular cleaning. Well-maintained grease trap can make or break your food business.

 

To buy a new grease trap plant or to get a grease trap service for maintaining your grease trap plant, give us a call at 9582215137 or visit our website Pearl Water Technologies.