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Are you struggling to keep your food service establishment clean and safe, because of grease trap issues?

Grease traps are a necessary part of the restaurant, but they can be expensive to maintain and clean.

Use Drain King, our grease trap cleaning service, to keep your grease traps clean! We have been in business for over 20 years and have a great reputation in the industry.

Why Grease Trap Service is Important

Approximately 50 percent of all sewer overflows are caused by grease blockages. Restaurants and commercial kitchens produce a lot of greases, this grease buildup can clog drain lines and cause blockages and backups, and fires if not cleaned properly.

Grease traps are plumbing devices designed to keep fats, oils, and grease from contaminating wastewater before it enters the sewer system. Some are small enough to be installed under a commercial sink, while others require in-ground housing.

It holds these materials in a large steel basin, which allows sediment to settle and the fats, oils, and grease to form an oily layer at the top. Just as with inflammable waste traps, grease traps must be pumped regularly to remove the buildup of waste products.

Cleaning a grease trap is done by pumping and scraping the grease from the traps and system until all the grease is removed. No matter the frequency of your cleaning, it is important to keep close tabs on your grease trap.

The best way to effectively control grease is to keep as much out of the plumbing system. This is as beneficial to your bank account as it is to the environment.

Are you struggling to keep your food service establishment clean and safe, because of grease trap issues?

Grease traps are a necessary part of the restaurant, but they can be expensive to maintain and clean.

Use Drain King, our grease trap cleaning service, to keep your grease traps clean! We have been in business for over 20 years and have a great reputation in the industry.

Professional Grease Trap Cleaning for Restaurants and Commercial Kitchens

Grease trap cleaning is one of the most important maintenance services for restaurants, cafeterias, commercial kitchens, and food service facilities. As fats, oils, grease, and food solids build up inside the trap, system performance drops and the risk of clogs, odors, backups, and costly plumbing issues increases.

Drain King provides dependable grease trap cleaning services designed to help food service businesses stay ahead of grease buildup and avoid major plumbing problems.

Grease Trap Pumping Helps Prevent Backups

Routine grease trap pumping removes accumulated grease, sludge, wastewater, and food waste before it creates serious drainage issues. When grease traps are not pumped on schedule, the system can become overloaded and contribute to blocked drain lines, slow drains, unpleasant odors, and emergency service calls.

Regular pumping helps:

Reduce the risk of kitchen drain backups
Improve system flow
Minimize foul odors
Help maintain a cleaner and safer kitchen environment
Support more reliable day-to-day operation

For many food service businesses, preventative grease trap pumping is far less expensive than dealing with a major backup or plumbing failure.

Commercial Grease Trap Cleaning Service

Drain King provides commercial grease trap cleaning service for businesses that depend on properly functioning kitchen and drain systems.

We commonly help:

Restaurants
Bars and grills
Cafeterias
Schools
Churches
Hotels
Event centers
Food prep facilities
Commercial kitchens

If your operation produces grease, oils, or food waste, regular grease trap cleaning should be part of your maintenance routine.

Restaurant Grease Trap Cleaning

Restaurants are one of the most common businesses to experience grease-related drain problems. Heavy daily kitchen use causes grease traps to fill faster, especially in high-volume operations.

Routine restaurant grease trap cleaning helps:

Keep drains flowing properly
Reduce odors in kitchen and prep areas
Lower the risk of grease-related plumbing problems
Support cleaner kitchen operations
Reduce the chance of emergency drain service

Staying ahead of grease buildup is one of the smartest ways to protect your plumbing system and avoid interruptions to your business.

Grease Trap Maintenance Matters

Grease trap maintenance is not just about cleaning what is visible. It is about helping your plumbing system continue to function properly over time.

Without regular service, grease buildup can lead to:

Slow-moving drains
Grease-clogged drain lines
Wastewater backups
Increased maintenance costs
Service disruptions during business hours

Routine grease trap maintenance helps prevent these issues and gives your business a better chance of avoiding expensive downtime.

Why Businesses Choose Drain King for Grease Trap Service

Drain King understands the importance of keeping commercial kitchens and food service operations flowing properly.

Businesses choose Drain King because we provide:

Reliable commercial service
Professional grease trap pumping and cleaning
Fast response when service is needed
Experienced support for food service facilities
Preventative maintenance-focused solutions

Our goal is to help businesses stay ahead of grease-related plumbing issues before they become bigger problems.

Schedule Grease Trap Cleaning Service

If your grease trap is overdue for cleaning or pumping, Drain King is ready to help.

We provide professional grease trap cleaning service for restaurants, commercial kitchens, and food service businesses that need dependable maintenance and support.

Call today to schedule grease trap cleaning service. 763-786-3000

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How often should stormwater drains be cleaned?

Storm drains typically require cleaning every five years , with municipalities often cleaning 20 of their systems annually. However, areas prone to heavy debris accumulation or near sensitive water bodies may need more frequent cleaning.

What is at the bottom of a storm drain?

Some of the heavier sediment and small objects may settle in a catch basin, or sump , which lies immediately below the outlet, where water from the top of the catch basin reservoir overflows into the sewer proper.

How to flush storm drains?

High-pressure water jetting We can insert a high-pressure hose into the drain to blast through clogs . This process can remove grease, tree roots, debris, and other solid obstructions.