Around the world in restaurants, cafes, and other commercial kitchens, there are the cries of managers dealing with sluggish pipes, overflowing grease traps, and drains clogged with FOG. We encounter these problems every day from clients whose grease traps have caused an emergency in the kitchen. Often, these things can be avoided by making sure you and your staff are following grease trap best practices in the kitchen, providing longer times between services and fewer grease-related emergencies. [Read more…]
How to Clean Utensils to Reduce Waste
While there are many techniques and strategies to reduce the amount waste collected in your grease trap, one strategy that can be commonly overlooked is properly cleaning utensils. Utensils need to be properly cleaned because placing your greasy frying basket in a sink and draining all the FOGS (Fats, Oils, Grease, Solids) down the drain is not only wasteful, but sure to make your grease trap reach that one-fourth level much faster. So how should you clean your utensils? Here is a step-by-step process for cleaning to ensure you are getting the most out of your grease trap. [Read more…]
