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Grease Trap Cleaning
Grease Trap Cleaning: Keeping Your Kitchen Compliant, Clean & Flowing
In every commercial kitchen, grease traps play a critical role in preventing fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from entering the drainage system. Without regular maintenance, these traps can quickly become blocked, leading to slow drains, foul odours, health hazards, and even kitchen closures.
At SVM Cleaning, we provide professional grease trap cleaning services for restaurants, catering facilities, hotels, schools, and food production units. Whether you need a routine clean or urgent servicing, our experienced team ensures your system remains hygienic, efficient, and fully compliant with UK regulations.
Why Grease Trap Cleaning Matters
Neglected grease traps are more than a nuisance—they can result in:
✔️ Drain Blockages & Overflows – FOG buildup can cause costly plumbing issues and unsanitary backups.
✔️ Unpleasant Odours – Accumulated waste leads to foul smells, impacting staff and customer experience.
✔️ Hygiene Risks – Overflowing grease traps attract pests and harbour bacteria.
✔️ Environmental Offences – Letting grease enter the sewer system can result in legal penalties and fines.
✔️ Non-Compliance with Local Authorities – Failing to maintain grease traps may breach food hygiene and environmental regulations.
Our Grease Trap Cleaning Service Includes:
At SVM Cleaning, we don’t just skim the surface—we provide a comprehensive clean using industry-grade tools and proven methods.
1. Full Grease Trap Emptying & Cleaning
We safely remove all grease, fats, oils, sludge, and solid waste from your trap, ensuring full capacity is restored.
2. Internal Scraping & Jet Cleaning
Our technicians scrape internal walls, baffles, and flow-control devices, followed by high-pressure jetting to eliminate buildup.
3. Odour Control & Sanitisation
After cleaning, we apply disinfectants and odour-neutralisers, leaving the area fresh, hygienic, and pest-free.
4. Waste Disposal & Documentation
All collected waste is safely transported and disposed of at a licensed facility, with waste transfer notes issued for your records.
5. Scheduled Maintenance Plans
We offer ongoing servicing plans, so you never have to worry about grease trap compliance again. We’ll remind you when your next clean is due.
Who We Support
🍽️ Restaurants & Takeaways
🏨 Hotels & Hospitality Kitchens
🏫 Schools, Colleges & Universities
🏥 Healthcare & Care Home Kitchens
🏭 Commercial Caterers & Food Manufacturers
🛒 Supermarket Food Courts & Service Stations
From small kitchens to large-scale catering operations—we’ve got the tools, experience, and capacity to keep your grease traps clean and fully functional.
Why Choose SVM Cleaning?
✅ Experienced Technicians – Trained in grease trap maintenance for a wide range of commercial kitchens.
✅ Flexible Scheduling – We work around your kitchen hours to minimise disruption.
✅ Fully Compliant – We follow UK water authority and environmental waste regulations.
✅ Eco-Friendly Waste Management – We dispose of FOG responsibly and provide all required documentation.
✅ Reliable & Professional – Our team delivers efficient, discreet, and high-quality service every time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How often should grease traps be cleaned? It depends on your kitchen’s usage
- High-use kitchens: every 1–3 months
- Medium-use: every 3–6 months
- Low use: at least twice a year
We can assess your needs and recommend a cleaning schedule that keeps you compliant and clog-free.
Is grease trap cleaning required by law? Yes. Under the Water Industry Act 1991 and various local authority rules, you are legally required to prevent FOG from entering public drains. Regular grease trap cleaning helps meet this obligation.
Can grease trap blockages cause business shutdowns? Absolutely. Overflow or failure can lead to Environmental Health penalties, fines, or enforced closure until the issue is resolved.
Do you clean internal and external grease traps? Yes, we service both under-sink internal units and external below-ground grease interceptors.
Can you help set up a regular service plan? Of course! We’ll create a bespoke service schedule based on your kitchen’s size and output to ensure consistent performance and compliance.
Book Your Grease Trap Clean with SVM Cleaning
Avoid blockages, bad smells, and compliance issues—SVM Cleaning delivers