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Although the term, “grease traps” is not commonly associated with plumbing, it is a vital part of the plumbing system, especially in restaurants or other heavy cooking facilities. Grease traps collect grease and oils, preventing them from going into the sewer system. You need to have proper maintenance of grease traps to ensure the prevention of build up. If not, that build up could result in drain blockage. When you wash your dishes, grease and oil from every day cooking and eating can drain into the pipes and cause a great deal of problems.

Cleaning grease traps is very important to prevent them from building up, which causes slow drainage. Keep in mind that various types of grease traps need to be cleaned differently. In fact, when it comes to cleaning them, you may want to consider calling a plumber for the job. A plumber will have the necessary tools and supplies to clean the traps efficiently. Traps need to be cleaned monthly. If you do this yourself, it’s important to note that the gasket is delicate and you’ll need to remove the cover carefully.

After you remove the top, you will need to remove the oil and grease that sits on top of the water. This can be done with a ladle spoon or a turkey baster. You also need to clean the baffles and rinse them and then scrape the bottom of the grease traps to remove food particles that are on the bottom. The next thing you will need to do is clean out the bypass venting and then after that you can put the trap back together. It may seem like a lot of work. You may find calling a local plumber more beneficial then trying to clean the grease traps yourself.

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