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• What do you need

Grease separator, as the name implies, is designed to separate fatty oils, grease and sludge, as well as to separate oils from water. Substances pass through the partitions, due to which they have the opportunity to cool and harden, and water flows out through the drain as usual. This system needs regular maintenance in order to continue to work efficiently and to separate fats. By learning how to clean the grease trap, you can save quite a lot of money for your business.

Steps

1. 1 Take a pry bar and carefully detach the cover from the grease trap. Be sure to do everything slowly, as there are oil seals right under the cover. If you harm them, you will have to spend money buying new ones.
2. 2 Inspect the parts of the grease trap after removing the cover. During cleaning, you will be removing and replacing parts, so remember where each part is and how to install them so that you can reassemble everything later. Better yet, draw a diagram of the inside of the grease trap so that you can check something when you put it back together.
3. 3 Insert a wooden pin or measure into the grease trap. Gently run it along the bottom of the grease trap, and then slightly twist it in the grease trap so that grease and oils get onto the measure. This way you will know how much dirt is inside the container.
   • Remove the measure and take a measuring tape to determine how many centimeters of oil are in the grease trap. Record the value on the fatty oil and grease pumping report.
4. 4 Take a small bucket and pour the standing water from the grease trap tank into it. If you want, you can leave the water in the bucket and then pour it down the drain after you've collected the waste.
5. 5 Pour the grease trap waste into a small bucket. Remove solidified waste from the grease trap. Place them in a waterproof container, such as a sturdy plastic trash bag.
6. 6 Clean the lid and sides of the grease trap. Remove any large particles of grease and oil that remain on the walls of the grease trap. To thoroughly clean the grease trap, you can vacuum it wet or dry to remove small particles of waste.
7. 7 Clean the lid, walls and parts of the grease trap with soap and water at room temperature. Use a stainless steel dish scrubber to remove waste residues and unpleasant odors from the grease trap. Rinse the grease trap and parts with water to remove soap and debris.
8. 8 Assemble the grease trap, referring to the made diagram. Install the cover after all parts are secured and working properly.
9. 9 Make a copy of the Fatty Oil and Fat Report. Send the original report to the address indicated on the report.

Tips

• Clean the grease trap the day before garbage collection. Thus, you will reduce the time that waste will be in your garage and give off an unpleasant odor.
• We advise you to wear a mask due to the rancid odor from the grease trap.
• There is an alternative technology called "variable grease removal" that does not require cleaning and waste pumping. The collected fat is not disposed of in a landfill. Together with vegetable oil from frying in restaurants, it is processed into biofuel.
• There are many different methods you can use to get rid of waste from your grease trap. Instead of throwing them in the trash, which then goes to landfill, consider sending the waste to a company that recycles waste into biofuels. You can also contact waste collection companies that use special disposal mechanisms specifically designed for the disposal of greasy liquids, oils or greases.
• It is best to carry out an intensive cleaning of the grease trap every 90 days. In this way, you will benefit from minimizing the duration of the grease trap odor release. In addition, it will not spill in your company or on the street, ensuring efficient work.
• Never use grease additives, including various bacteria and enzymes. These substances lead to the fact that the fat from the grease trap ends up in the sewer. After which the fat will harden, which can lead to a serious blockage in the drain.
• Cleaning the grease trap should be part of the complex of works on caring for other items of your household. To keep the grease trap in working order, it is not recommended to put any objects on it. For failure to comply with the requirements, you can be fined or prosecuted.

What do you need

• Grease trap
• Pry bar
• Wooden yardstick or stick
• Measuring tape
• Grease and Fat Quantity Report
• Bucket
• Vacuum cleaner for dry or wet cleaning
• Liquid soap
• Sponge for cleaning steel dishes
• Water