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The Quickest Way to Prevent Grease Trap Smells If you’re tired of foul smells, time-consuming maintenance, and costly pump-outs from passive

grease traps, it might be time to upgrade. Automatic Grease Removal Devices (AGRDs) are changing how commercial kitchens handle fats, oils and grease (FOG). Unlike traditional passive grease traps (which require frequent pump-outs and are prone to odours) AGRDs are simple to maintain and take just 2 minutes of attention a day. But why does such a short time commitment make a difference? Let’s dive into how this brief daily maintenance routine can save your kitchen time, money, and frustration while helping you keep your grease trap clean and odour-free. If you’ve searched “how to get rid of grease trap smells”, you’re not alone. Passive traps often sit untouched for weeks or months, becoming a breeding ground for bacteria and sulphur compounds, the main source of that rotten egg smell. Why Passive Grease Traps Have Bad Odours And when left unchecked, odours aren’t the only issue. Poorly maintained passive traps can: Increase the risk of costly callouts Overflow onto sinks or floors Attract pests To combat this, regular cleaning and maintenance are necessary, but those methods often come with their own set of problems, like costly service calls, emergency cleanings, and unwanted downtime. AGRDs: 2 Minutes of Daily Maintenance Automatic Grease Removal Devices solve this problem by automatically removing grease from the unit daily, before it has time to rot and smell. By performing just 2 minutes of daily maintenance, you significantly reduce the need for grease trap cleanings and pump-outs by

Here’s a simple breakdown of the daily tasks: 1. Emptying the food strainer basket: This allows grease-laden wastewater to past through the food strainer basket freely, and frequent emptying prevents odours of food waste. 2. Wiping the grease wiper blade: A quick wipe down with a paper towel to remove built-up grease ensures that the wiper blade is functioning at its best, continuously removing grease with ease. 3. Emptying the external grease collection container: This step is typically done once or twice a week, depending on usage, but it ensures that your system is working efficiently. up to 80%. This is because the AGRD constantly removes grease, preventing it from accumulating and creating odours.

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