Why Drain Cleaning Is So Important For Restaurants

Friday, March 22nd, 2019
commercial drain cleaning in the Texas panhandle

Commercial plumbing is more complicated than residential plumbing and restaurants have the most difficult plumbing to manage. This is because commercial kitchens feature a variety of fixtures including sinks of different sizes, dishwashers, grease traps, venting systems, and ice machines among other appliances and items. Restaurants also have normal plumbing like bathroom sinks and toilets. The following are some common drain issues these businesses experience and how drain cleaning can help.

Grease and waste

Grease is one of the biggest issues a restaurant and its plumbing will face. Employees may not put grease and oil where they should go, so if they are not disposed of properly, there will be issues. The entire plumbing system will be affected if this waste gets caught up in the pipes. This is also a violation of sanitation codes in city and state laws. Grease traps work to stop grease and other wastes like floor and sink water from reaching the public sewer line.

Sinks

There are many types of sinks found in restaurants. In the kitchen, there are sinks for washing dishes and hands, as well as sinks for cleaning materials like mops. These fixtures require regular maintenance but will need extra care if they are not used the right way.

Toilets

Although it may not seem like the toilets at a restaurant are different than others, they often require different maintenance. This is because you cannot control what goes into public toilets. Everything from hygiene products to grease to random objects like toys can be found in restaurant drain lines from toilets.

Drain cleaning for restaurants

All of the issues above are unavoidable, but plumbing maintenance can help. Drain cleaning is one of the best ways to clear out build-up and prevent grease clogs from happening.

Preventative maintenance is the best option for restaurants, but sometimes owners and managers cannot keep up. The following are some tips you can use to help with plumbing and drain cleaning for your restaurant.

  1. Drain cleaning can be done on a schedule. You can set this up with your commercial plumber based on their professional advice.
  2. Make sure your employees understand how to dispose of grease and wastewater.
  3. Don’t use chemical drain cleaners. If you have to, try a mixture of vinegar and baking soda to clear your plumbing pipes. This may not work for deep clogs.
  4. To prevent large debris from entering your plumbing, you can get drain covers or grates.
  5. If you have an older building, you should get a drain inspection as soon as possible, even if you aren’t experiencing issues. Catching problems early is better than waiting for them to get bad.
  6. Contact a professional commercial plumbing company to inspect, repair, and maintain your plumbing system. This includes emergency and scheduled drain cleaning.

Commercial drain cleaning in Amarillo, Texas

Whether your restaurant needs drain cleaning now or in the future, Allen’s Tri-State Mechanical Inc. can help. We offer Commercial and Residential plumbing services throughout the Texas Panhandle. You can reach us 24/7 at (806) 376-8345 or Contact Us by email to learn more.