How Is Deep Grease Trap Cleaning Different From Regular Pumping?

Pumping removes the liquids and loose solids from your trap, while deep cleaning targets the hardened grease layers, residue and buildup stuck to walls, baffles, lids and flow channels. Deep cleaning restores full efficiency in a way pumping alone cannot.

How Often Should I Schedule Deep Grease Trap Cleaning?

Most commercial kitchens benefit from deep cleaning every 3-6 months, depending on cooking volume and grease output. High-volume restaurants or fry-heavy menus may require more frequent service.

What Are The Signs That My Grease Trap Needs A Deep Cleaning?

If you notice persistent odors, slow drains, backups shortly after pumping, excessive residue inside the trap or warnings during health inspections, it’s time for a deep clean.

Will Deep Cleaning Help Reduce Odors In My Kitchen?

Yes. Odors often come from hardened grease and residue stuck inside the trap. Deep cleaning removes these layers, significantly reducing or eliminating unpleasant smells.

Do You Provide Documentation For Compliance After Deep Cleaning?

Absolutely. We provide cleaning records and documentation that support health inspections, environmental compliance, and kitchen management requirements.

Deep Grease Trap Cleaning in Yuma, AZ and El Centro, CA

Restore Performance. Eliminate Odors. Protect Your Kitchen

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A grease trap does more than collect fats, oils, and grease: it keeps your plumbing safe, your kitchen compliant and your business running smoothly. But over time, even regularly pumped grease traps develop heavy buildup, hardened layers of grease and residue that standard pumping alone can’t remove.

That’s where deep grease trap cleaning comes in. At Apollo Drain and Septic, we deliver comprehensive cleaning services that restore efficiency, reduce smells and extend the life of your trap, all while keeping you fully compliant with commercial kitchen regulations. Call (928) 726-1199 to schedule a deep cleaning.

What Is Deep Grease Trap Cleaning?

While pumping removes liquid grease and solids, deep cleaning targets the hardened layers and heavy buildup stuck to the trap walls, baffles and flow channels. These layers directly impact performance and can cause:

Persistent odors
Drain backups and clogs
Faster filling of the trap
Code violations
Plumbing damage

Deep cleaning removes what pumping leaves behind, giving your trap a fresh start and your kitchen renewed efficiency.

Why Deep Cleaning Matters for Commercial Kitchens

In high-volume kitchens, grease traps accumulate residue quickly. If that buildup isn’t removed, even a pumped trap can still malfunction.

Deep cleaning offers:

Better separation of fats, oils and grease
Fewer plumbing issues and emergency calls
Reduced risk of sewer line backups
Improved kitchen hygiene and air quality
Longer lifespan for your trap and plumbing
Stronger compliance with local regulations

A clean trap means a cleaner, safer, more reliable kitchen.

Apollo’s Deep Grease Trap Cleaning Process

Apollo uses advanced tools and commercial-grade equipment to deliver a thorough, professional cleaning without disrupting your operations.

Access & Assessment: We open the trap, evaluate buildup levels and assess all internal components.

Complete Pump-Out: We remove all grease, liquids and solids using high-capacity vacuum equipment.

Scrape & Remove Hardened Buildup: Our technicians manually remove thick, hardened layers from the interior walls, lid, baffles and channels.

Pressurized Cleaning (when needed): We flush interior surfaces with high-pressure water to break down residue and restore optimal flow.

Baffle, Pipe & Flow Channel Cleaning: Flow paths are cleared to allow proper movement of wastewater and grease separation.

Inspection & Documentation: We inspect for damaged components and provide documentation for compliance and recordkeeping.

This level of cleaning is what keeps commercial kitchens running at their best.

Signs Your Grease Trap Needs Deep Cleaning

You may need a deep clean if your trap is:

Producing strong, lingering odors
Backing up shortly after pumping
Filling up faster than normal
Showing grease around lids, floors or drains
Not separating grease effectively
Triggering warnings during health inspections

If your trap still struggles after pumping, it’s time for a deep clean.

How Often Should You Schedule Deep Cleaning?

Cleaning frequency depends on kitchen volume, grease output and trap size, but most commercial kitchens benefit from:

Deep cleaning every 3-6 months
Monthly or bi-monthly for high-grease operations (fried foods, grills, large restaurants)
Seasonal deep cleaning for cafeterias or event-based kitchens

We can evaluate your trap and recommend a schedule that keeps your kitchen compliant and running smoothly.

Built for Commercial Food-Service Operations

Our deep cleaning services are designed specifically for:

Restaurants
Cafeterias
School kitchens
Hotels & resorts
Bars and breweries
Fast-food chains
Food trucks
Commercial food-prep facilities
Catering companies

If your business produces grease, your trap needs more than just pumping.

Because Clean Spaces Matter

What Areas Do You Service?

Apollo Drain and Septic provides deep grease trap cleaning across:

Yuma
Somerton
San Luis
Wellton
Foothills
El Centro
Imperial
Holtville

We help keep commercial kitchens clean, compliant and operational.

Schedule Your Deep Grease Trap Cleaning Today

Restore performance. Improve sanitation. Protect your kitchen with deep cleaning from the team trusted throughout Yuma County and Imperial County. Call (928) 726-1199.

Apollo Drain and Septic: Knowledge. Ability. Integrity.