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A grease trap is an extremely helpful plumbing device that keeps most of a kitchen’s oils and solids from finding their way into wastewater disposal. Despite its usefulness, many people don’t know how often they need grease trap cleaning. As Watertown, CT’s premier plumbing company, American Rooter understands the importance of regular grease trap maintenance.

At the bare minimum, you should schedule grease trap cleaning once every 90 days. If your commercial kitchen or restaurant has a lot of activity, it would be in your best interests to have the trap serviced more frequently. In this case, emptying and cleaning the trap once every month may be ideal. 

If your trap doesn’t fill quickly and you have yet to set a cleaning schedule, you can still tell when it’s time to get it serviced. Simply follow the 1/4ths rule. When the trap’s contents consist of one-fourth (1/4th) solids, grease, oils, and fats, it’s time to empty the trap. Too much grease in the trap makes it ineffective. The longer you leave it to fill, the more chances you have of creating greasy pipes, overflows, or clogged drains. 

grease trap cleaningThough your grease trap cleaning routine should include emptying it at least once every three months, you can take a few steps to reduce the grease your kitchen produces. For instance, before washing your dishes, be sure to scrape all utensils, cookware, and plates into a trash receptacle. Also, be cautious of what you put in the garbage disposal. It’s a helpful kitchen tool, but it can lead to more oil, grease, and solids in your grease trap.

If you’re located in Connecticut or Rhode Island and need to schedule a grease trap cleaning, you can count out the professionals at American Rooter to get the job done. They have the tools, skills, and experience to handle a variety of drain services and repairs. Call today at (860) 274-7338, or visit them online to see a full list of their available services.

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