Commercial Grease Trap Cleaning in Michigan
Commercial grease trap cleaning is the scheduled pumping and scraping of the fats, oils, and grease, known as FOG, that collect inside your trap so wastewater keeps flowing and your kitchen stays compliant with local health codes. PowerVac of Michigan has cleaned, pumped, and maintained grease traps for commercial kitchens across the state for more than three decades. Our certified technicians arrive with a specialized jet/vac fleet, remove every bit of buildup, and dispose of the grease responsibly, so you can keep serving without a backup, an odor, or a surprise inspection slowing you down.
Our Grease Trap Cleaning Services
PowerVac handles the full grease trap service cycle for Michigan businesses, not just a quick pump and go. Our team keeps your system clean, compliant, and running the way it should. Our services include:
- Grease trap pumping: complete removal of FOG and solids from traps of every size.
- Grease interceptor cleaning: scheduled cleaning for the larger in-ground and outdoor interceptors that high-volume kitchens rely on.
- Grease trap maintenance plans: recurring service on a schedule built around your volume and your local requirements.
- Grease trap installations: sizing and installing new traps and interceptors to code.
- Drain line cabling and snaking: clearing the lines around your trap to stop slow drainage and backups before they start.
Grease Trap vs. Grease Interceptor Cleaning
A grease trap and a grease interceptor do the same job, they just do it at different scales. Grease traps are smaller and usually sit indoors, under a sink or near the kitchen line, which suits lower-volume kitchens. Grease interceptors are larger units installed outdoors or underground for kitchens that produce a lot of FOG. Both keep grease out of the sewer system, and both need regular cleaning to keep working. PowerVac services and cleans both, so you get the right schedule for whichever system your building runs.
Signs Your Grease Trap Needs Service
It is easier to prevent a grease trap problem than to clean up after one. Call for service when you notice:
- Slow drains at sinks and floor drains near the kitchen.
- Foul or sulfur-like odors coming from drains or the trap.
- Grease or dark water backing up into the kitchen.
- Visible FOG sitting close to the top of the trap.
- A cleaning date that has slipped past your schedule or your last service manifest.
How Often Should a Grease Trap Be Cleaned?
Most commercial grease traps should be cleaned every one to three months. The right frequency depends on the size of your trap, how much grease your kitchen produces, and your local regulations. High-volume kitchens often need monthly service, while smaller operations can run longer between cleanings. A standard many health departments follow is the one-quarter rule: clean the trap once FOG and solids reach a quarter of its depth. We will help you set a schedule that keeps you compliant and avoids the fines and backups that come from waiting too long.
Why Michigan Kitchens Choose PowerVac
For more than thirty years, PowerVac of Michigan has been the name commercial kitchens trust for grease trap cleaning. Our jet/vac fleet is built to handle the toughest, most built-up traps, our technicians are certified and experienced, and our emergency crews are on call 24/7 for the backups that cannot wait. We serve commercial, industrial, food service, and hospitality clients from Detroit to Grand Rapids to Traverse City, and we treat every kitchen like its reputation depends on staying clean, because it does.
Grease Trap Cleaning Across Michigan
PowerVac provides grease trap cleaning and pumping across the state, including Detroit, Livonia, Novi, Ann Arbor, and the wider Southeast Michigan metro, Grand Rapids and West Michigan, and Traverse City and Northern Michigan. Wherever your kitchen is, our fleet can reach it.
Grease Trap Cleaning FAQs
Commercial grease trap cleaning is the scheduled removal of fats, oils, grease, and solids from the trap or interceptor that sits between your kitchen and the sewer. A technician pumps out the contents, scrapes the walls and baffles, inspects the unit, and disposes of the waste so wastewater flows freely and your kitchen stays within health code.
Most commercial grease traps need cleaning every one to three months. Kitchens that produce a lot of grease may need monthly service. A common standard is to clean the trap once grease and solids reach a quarter of its total depth.
Size and location. Grease traps are smaller units installed indoors, often under a sink, for lower-volume kitchens. Grease interceptors are larger units installed outdoors or underground for high-volume operations. Both separate FOG from wastewater, and PowerVac cleans and services both.
Slow drains, foul odors, grease backing up into the kitchen, or FOG sitting near the top of the trap are all signs it is overdue. If you have passed your scheduled cleaning date, it is time to call.
Yes. PowerVac of Michigan runs 24/7 emergency service. If your trap backs up or overflows outside of normal hours, our crews can respond and get your kitchen running again.
Yes. We dispose of or recycle grease in line with local and federal regulations and document every service, so you have the records you need for health inspections and compliance.
Schedule Grease Trap Cleaning With PowerVac of Michigan
Do not let a grease trap slow your kitchen down. PowerVac of Michigan delivers dependable grease trap cleaning, pumping, and maintenance built around your schedule and your local requirements. Call our team today or request service online, and keep your kitchen clean, compliant, and running the way it should. 24/7 emergency service is always available.