04/09/2018
Though it is not talked about often, it is important for Orlando area business to keep their grease traps clean! Restaurants, coffee houses, assisted living facilities, clubs, and many other businesses are recommended to have their grease traps cleaned every 90 days. Depending on the hours of operation.
The grease trap separates and catches sludge, grease, and oil, before they go down the drain. A clean and functional grease trap is required by the EPA.
Grease trap cleaning, how do you know when it is time to schedule your appointment with Orlando Septic Service?
Slow Drains
When grease traps get closer and closer to full capacity, they don’t operate correctly. If a heavy grease cap has developed on the top of the grease trap, water won’t be able to properly drain, similar to a clogged pipe. If a grease trap isn’t cleaned it can have a domino effect. The rest of the drains in the kitchen become slow, employees will have a difficult time doing their job properly. Then it moves to the bathroom, where toilets are slow to flush and eventually start backing up.
Strong Odor
Just imagine the smell of fatty oils, grease, and food waste after its been sitting a few days. This strong odor permeates, well past your kitchen, but into the dinning room. A smell guests are sure to notice, though they may not say anything.
Grease traps, like septic systems need routine maintenance. To comply with the EPA standards, as an owner or manager, you are responsible to ensure the grease trap is properly maintained and operated.
Without proper maintenance, commercial septic systems and grease traps can end up costing tons of money to repair and get it back up to working order.
Orlando Septic Service is a leader in the industry, we provide cost effective solutions to all your waste management issues, in a quick, efficient and safe manner. We understand problems can happen, which is why we also offer emergency services.
Waste management for commercial properties have unique needs, they have different designs and more parts that require an expert with the knowledge and experience to pump and maintain. To prevent drain field overflows and back-ups and your septic tank should be pumped regularly.
