Grease traps are an essential component of every commercial kitchen. They decrease the risk of sewer blockages and separate greases and solids before reaching wastewater systems. However, just because it’s necessary to have a grease trap in your commercial kitchen doesn’t mean you have to break the bank to keep it regularly emptied and maintained. In addition to partnering with an affordable partner like Food Grease Trappers, check out our money-saving cleaning tips for your grease trap to achieve even more savings. [Read more…]
Origins: The One-Quarter Rule for Grease Traps
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We’ve seen full grease traps, usually after they start to backflow into kitchens and parking lots. These grease traps and interceptors haven’t seen maintenance or pumping for months when we’re called in for an emergency consultation. Once we are done, we try and get these clients on a regular schedule, depending on how much FOGS (Fats, Oils, Grease, and Solids) they produce, their best practices, and what capacity they have. Read more about that in our blog, How Often Should My Grease Trap Be Cleaned? for some rules of thumb. [Read more…]
