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Project Spotlight: Gig Harbor Grease Trap Cleaning

Upfront Septic provides routine grease trap cleaning for a local business in Gig Harbor, WA. The business owner contacted our team looking for a dependable solution to keep up with monthly grease trap maintenance and help maintain proper operation of their commercial plumbing system.

Our technicians completed the initial grease trap pumping to remove accumulated grease and waste as part of the routine maintenance service. Following the initial visit, Upfront Septic established a recurring monthly cleaning schedule for the business, with service performed on the 4th of each month.

Regular grease trap pumping is important for restaurants and other food service businesses because grease, fats, and oils can accumulate over time, restrict wastewater flow, and contribute to plumbing issues. A consistent maintenance schedule helps businesses stay ahead of buildup and maintain their grease management systems.

Upfront Septic is proud to provide ongoing commercial grease trap cleaning services in Gig Harbor, helping local businesses keep up with routine maintenance and reduce the risk of grease-related plumbing problems.

Project Gallery

The grease trap in place indoors against the wall, with the suction hose run in to it.
Looking down into the trap before pumping, the surface crusted over between the two baffles.
The suction hose working inside the trap alongside the outlet fitting.
The two baffles standing clear once the bulk of the grease had been drawn off.
A close look at the baffles and the line running between them.
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