Summer isn’t even half way over, and already businesses around the US are finding grease traps in sticky situations when it comes to them, grease traps, and the necessary maintenance for them. These following stories from June and July show exactly why it’s so important to keep your grease traps clean. And if you’re a restaurant that currently doesn’t have one? You’ll see some stories about why it’s so important to plan and budget for one, because eventually you will need to get one. [Read more…]
Grease Traps in the News: February Edition
While grease traps aren’t usually news worthy in themselves, the problems they can cause when not maintained or installed improperly (or when not installed at all) are. Below are three stories about grease traps in the news, and why it’s so important for restaurants to keep them up to spec. [Read more…]
How Often Should My Grease Trap Be Cleaned?
Does the question “how often should by grease trap be cleaned?” remind you of the question “did I leave the stove on?” It probably should. When we get this question, the answer usually is “a while ago.” Regardless if you have an existing trap or are planning an installation, this is a good question to get answered. We’re going to give you a few pointers on what are good rules of thumb for a full grease trap, as well as dangerous (and costly) situations to avoid, including if your current cleaning cycle means you need a new grease trap. [Read more…]
