How to Clean Grease Interceptor in 8 Safe Steps

how to clean grease interceptor

To clean a grease interceptor, shut down connected fixtures, cool the wastewater, remove the lid, measure the grease and sludge layers, scoop out solids, scrape and wash the tank and baffles, then reinstall the components and gasket correctly. A small under-sink interceptor usually takes 30-60 minutes; an outdoor gravity interceptor normally requires licensed pumping equipment. […]