Commercial Grease Trap Cleaning Services
If a blocked grease trap, overflowing unit or persistent odour is disrupting your commercial kitchen, Aqua Mundus is ready to help. We provide emergency grease trap cleaning and reactive call-outs to businesses throughout mainland UK.
Whether the issue has developed gradually or requires urgent attention, our experienced engineers have the practical expertise to handle grease trap problems of every kind.
We Are the Best at What We Do
Experts in the safe management and disposal of fats, oils, and grease (FOG)
Providing supply, installation, and maintenance of grease traps and interceptors
Always prepared to deliver professional guidance, services, and tailored solutions
Trusted by many of the UK’s leading catering brands and food service outlets
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Keep On Top of Fat Trap Cleaning With Us
Regular fat trap cleaning is a proactive measure that is beneficial for preventing various issues. Blocked drainage, persistent smells and escaping grease are all examples of problems that can indicate your trap needs cleaning. Aqua Mundus provides reactive and emergency call-outs to restore effective drainage.
For ongoing preventative maintenance, explore our grease trap servicing section. We can inspect your system, identify developing faults and recommend a suitable servicing schedule to reduce future disruption.
Common Signs Your Grease Trap Needs Cleaning
If you’re experiencing any of the following issues, our emergency grease trap cleaning team can respond quickly to minimise disruption.
Bad Odours
Persistent smells are a common sign that trapped FOG is beginning to break down or that the unit needs cleaning. Learn more in our ‘Do Grease Traps Smell?’ guide.
Slow Drainage
Water draining more slowly than usual often indicates that grease and food waste are restricting the flow through the system.
Overflowing Grease Trap
An overflowing grease trap is a clear sign that the unit has exceeded capacity or developed a serious blockage.
Blocked Sinks
Repeatedly blocked sinks can indicate that accumulated FOG is obstructing your grease trap or commercial kitchen drainage.
Grease Backing Up
Grease returning through sinks or drains often points to a full or blocked trap requiring urgent attention. Read our ‘Grease Trap Not Draining?’ guide for further advice.
Pest Attraction
Flies, rodents or other pests around the unit may indicate exposed or decomposing food waste and grease.
Visible Grease Build-Up
Thick layers of visible grease suggest that the trap is approaching capacity and needs professional cleaning.
We Keep Your Grease Trap Clean
In order to keep your grease trap operating at its best, regular deep cleaning will need to be carried out. Aqua Mundus provides scheduled grease trap cleaning and fat trap cleaning for all makes and models, including commercial grease interceptors. Our fully trained in-house specialists can manage cleaning at suitable intervals, helping prevent FOG build-up, odours and drainage problems.
We also provide reactive cleaning and emergency attendance when unexpected issues arise, including blocked or overflowing traps. Our team of specialists can identify and resolve grease trap problems efficiently, helping restore performance and minimise disruption to your business.
Expert In-House Engineers
You can be assured that your grease trap cleaning will be delivered by an experienced engineer.
Grease Trap Maintenance Plans
In addition to one-off grease trap cleaning, we offer expert grease trap maintenance plans, so that you can stay legally compliant all year round without worrying.
Grease Trap Bands We Clean
Our Grease Trap Cleaning Process
Initial Inspection
Skilled engineers inspect the grease trap, assess accumulated grease and sludge levels, check accessibility and identify visible damage or faults that may affect cleaning, safety or overall system performance.
Pump-Out & Waste Removal
Using specialist pumping equipment, we remove accumulated grease, sludge and wastewater from the trap. All extracted waste is contained and responsibly transported for disposal by a licensed waste carrier.
Deep Cleaning & Inspection
Once emptied, we clean the inside of the grease trap thoroughly, removing remaining FOG and stubborn deposits. Our engineers then inspect the unit for damage, wear or faults requiring attention.
Disposal & Compliance
Aqua Mundus manages grease waste responsibly and in compliance with environmental requirements, using licensed waste carriers and authorised disposal facilities. We provide waste transfer notes to support your duty of care responsibilities.
Commercial Grease Trap Cleaning For Every Industry
Aqua Mundus specialises in professional grease trap cleaning services tailored to the needs of businesses across a wide range of sectors.
Grease Trap Cleaning & UK Compliance
Grease trap cleaning is not only important for hygiene and drainage performance, but it also supports environmental compliance. Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, businesses have a duty of care to manage commercial waste responsibly.
Fats, oils and grease removed during cleaning should be collected by a registered waste carrier and taken to an authorised disposal facility, with waste transfer notes retained as evidence of proper handling. Regular cleaning is one of the most effective ways to prevent business downtime, costly fines and environmental harm.
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Emergency Grease Trap Cleaning
Same-day response where possible
Our emergency grease trap cleaning service provides a rapid response to remove accumulated grease, fats, oils and sludge.
Reactive attendance
We provide reactive attendance when unexpected grease trap or drainage issues require urgent professional support.
Restaurants unable to operate
Grease trap failures can force restaurants to suspend kitchen operations until the problem has been safely resolved.
Blocked drains
A blocked or overflowing grease trap can cause unpleasant odours, drainage issues and costly disruption to your business.
Flooding
Blocked drainage or an overflowing grease trap can cause wastewater to flood kitchen areas, creating hygiene risks and operational disruption.
Overflowing grease traps
An overflowing grease trap requires urgent cleaning to remove accumulated FOG and prevent further disruption or contamination.
Bad odours
Persistent odours can indicate decomposing waste, excessive FOG build-up or a grease trap that urgently needs cleaning.
Our Other Services
At Aqua Mundus, we don’t just specialise in cleaning, we offer various other grease management services including:
Frequently Asked Questions
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How often does a grease trap need to be cleaned?
As a rule of thumb, most grease traps should be cleaned every 1–3 months, depending on kitchen size, usage, and local regulations. Regular cleaning prevents blockages (fatbergs), foul odours, and costly plumbing issues.
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What is the best way to clean out a grease trap?
The safest and most effective method is to have a professional service pump out and clean the grease trap. This ensures all fats, oils, and grease (FOG) are removed and disposed of responsibly.
Cleaning in this thorough way can improve the longevity of your trap, subsequently saving your business costs.
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What happens if you don't clean your grease trap?
Neglecting cleaning obligations can cause blockages, foul smells, pest problems, and even legal fines. Over time, built-up fats and oils can damage your drainage system and disrupt kitchen operations.
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How much does grease trap cleaning cost?
Grease trap cleaning costs vary according to the unit’s size, condition, accessibility and waste volume. Contact Aqua Mundus for a tailored quotation for your site.
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When should a grease trap be cleaned?
Grease traps should be cleaned before FOG reaches capacity. The right frequency depends on kitchen usage, trap size and waste volumes, alongside regular servicing programmes.
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Can you provide emergency grease trap cleaning?
Yes. Aqua Mundus provides reactive call-outs and emergency grease trap cleaning for blocked, overflowing or odorous units, helping commercial kitchens resume operations with minimal disruption.
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Can you provide planned, preventative grease trap cleaning?
Yes. We provide scheduled grease trap servicing and maintenance frequencies tailored to your equipment, FOG output and operational requirements.
Did you know…
Around 75% of sewer blockages in the UK are caused by fats, oils and grease (FOG).
Source: Yorkshire Water
Talk To An Expert
Whatever your grease management needs, put us to the test and you won’t be left disappointed. Thousands of clients already rely on the experience and expertise of Aqua Mundus, so get in touch to see how we can help you.
