Basic Grease Trap Cleaning Steps in New Orleans

Schedule a Cleaning Appointment: Schedule a cleaning appointment with a licensed and certified grease trap cleaning company. At New Orleans Grease Trap Cleaning we are licensed by the S&WBNO to clean and inspect all grease traps and grease interceptors. Customers can easily schedule service by phone or text message, email, and by visiting us online.

Prep the Cleaning Area Prior to Service: Before the cleaning technician arrives, clear the area around the grease trap and remove any objects that may hinder the cleaning process. This will ensure the cleaning technician can access the grease trap easily and safely for the job. Before starting the cleaning process, it’s important to turn off all the equipment that discharges waste into the grease trap. This will help to prevent any accidental discharge of waste during the cleaning process, as this can cause the technician to pump off more waste than necessary resulting in higher than normal service fees.

Remove the Lid or Lids: Remove the lid of the grease trap. You can use a pry bar or a screwdriver to lift the lid. Make sure to keep the lid aside in a safe place.

Take a Grease Trap Sludge Sample: Prior to pumping a grease trap in Orleans Parish, a certified grease trap cleaning technician must always take a sludge sample of the unit being pumped to insure it meets the discharge requirements per S&WBNO FOG Ordinance 16.5. If the sample is “over FOG”, the technician will relay this information to a manager on site and update cleaning frequency accordingly.

Pump out the Grease: After a sample has been taken we can get to work in cleaning your grease trap. At this time our cleaning technicians will stretch out hoses and use a vacuum truck to pump out the accumulated grease, food solids, and waste water from the trap.

Scrape and Pressure Wash the Grease Trap: After pumping out the grease and food waste, the cleaning technician will use a scraper to remove any residual FOG and debris from the walls and bottom of the grease trap. He will then rinse the trap thoroughly with high-pressure water to remove any remaining residue.

Replace the Lid and Record Manifest: Once the grease trap has been cleaned, the cleaning technician will replace the lid(s) and complete a S&WBNO manifest that will be provided to the customer along with cleaning images and a sales receipt of payment for services rendered. This process is recorded in our cleaning app to ensure the grease trap is cleaned regularly and is in compliance with local regulations. We can always access past services upon customer request.