How to Avoid Your Grease Trap from Smelling

A grease trap is an interceptor, which is part of the plumbing system that is designed to trap the 
greases and solid wastes such as food particles, which are being drained towards the sewer, that is 
before they enter a wastewater disposal system of the sewer. This wastewater also contains oils that 
are also referred to as grease that usually drains towards the septic tanks and form a floating scum 
layer. 

Grease traps are assembled mainly to intercept and collect the greases, which is also referred to as 
the fog. Otherwise, the sewer lines are expected to be clogged due to the blockage of the fogs and may 
eventually emit a foul-smelling odor and pest infestation.

Its mechanic is very basic and it only traps the fogs by slowing down the flow of hot greasy water and 
allowing them to cool down eventually. The grease floats over the water and is being trapped in the 
interceptor and the water alone flows down the pipe of the sewer lines.

The interceptor is placed either under the sink or on the kitchen floor under the metal sheet or outside 
the kitchen under the 1, 2 or 3 manhole covers. It also traps the food particles and organic solids so as 
not to allow them to be drained to the sewer. 

Likewise, when the food particles and other organic solids are trapped in the interceptor, they set down 
to the bottom of the tank and will, later on, produce a Sulphuric gas upon decomposition. This gas is 
responsible for the production of the foul odor inside the interceptor. Aside from that, the decomposed 
material may generate or cultivate potentially harmful bacteria, which may post a health risk to the 
residential homeowners and their respective families.

In essence, the best way to avoid the grease trap from smelling is prevent the disposal of food particles 
and grease to the drainage towards your sewer.

There are several home remedies on how to stop the grease trap from smelling but this one is the most 
popular, which provides the steps of mixing the baking soda with a pitcher of water to be poured down in 
the floor drain. Baking soda will eliminate the odor as it serves as a non-hazardous filter that removes 
the smell. 

Another technique includes the summer of the vinegar and water for at least 15 minutes. Subsequently, 
pour them into the drain as it absorbs and eliminates the foul odor.

However, the best remedy to eliminate the foul smell and for a worry-free engagement is to clean up the 
interceptor tank but it should be undertaken by professionals like the West Michigan Septic Sewer & 
Drain Service. 

We have the complete line-up of high-quality products and efficient services needed for the maintenance, 
repair or even replacement of your sewer grease trap. As a matter of fact, our well trained professional 
technicians will handle everything from the diagnosis up to the actual hard work to keep your sewer lines 
functioning. 

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·         Twin Lake: 231-828-5595 

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