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Grease Trap Maintenance Explained

April 9, 2019 11:46 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

In 2017, Baltimore had a tough run-in with something called a “fatberg,” a large lump of grease and garbage that blocked its sewer line and caused sewage to overflow. Once the city’s engineers investigated, they found that almost 85 percent of some sewage pipes were clogged with the congealed fat. Though the fatberg was eventually broken up and disposed of, it caused a lot of damage and mess before it was cleared. This shocking story shows just how important it is to practice regular grease trap cleaning in Cleveland, TX. A grease trap or commercial grease interceptor is used by... View Article


Maintenance Tips from a Septic Expert

March 26, 2019 11:46 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

When a septic system is maintained properly, it can last for years and years. When it’s not maintained, however, your septic system may cause huge problems for you that bring large costs and logistical nightmares. It’s important to think about maintenance so you can stop a problem before it starts. As you commit to septic system maintenance in Cleveland, TX, you might have questions about where to start. Read on to find out more about what experts are saying: Treat your system well: It’s vital to be aware of what items and materials can harm a septic system, and to... View Article


Five Smart Tips for Grease Trap Maintenance

March 24, 2019 5:41 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

A grease trap is designed to trap fats, oils and greases (FOG) before they have a chance to get down into your septic system. They help you avoid having a major mess on your hands when those FOG materials don’t play nice with your plumbing and septic tank! But if you’re not careful with grease trap maintenance in Conroe, TX, you could find yourself dealing with an even bigger mess. Grease trap malfunctions are a huge pain to deal with and can get very messy, very fast. Aside from having it emptied at scheduled intervals, grease trap cleaning in Cleveland,... View Article


What’s the Difference Between Septic Cleaning and Septic Pumping?

March 10, 2019 5:41 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

There’s a lot of confusion when it comes to septic tank maintenance. You might hear the words “pumping” and “cleaning” used interchangeably. And while they both involve backing up a truck to your home and sucking waste out of your septic tank, there is actually a difference between them. Really, it comes down to what’s being removed from the tank. Anatomy of the septic environment To understand the difference between septic cleaning and septic tank pumping in Conroe, TX, we need to understand the septic environment—specifically, the layers of waste within it: At the top is scum. This is floating... View Article


Six Warning Signs That It’s Time to Call for Septic Service in Cleveland, TX

February 25, 2019 4:41 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Do you know what’s happening underground in your septic tank? Many homeowners happily go along for years without given much thought to their septic tank. The septic system can provide years of reliable service with proper maintenance. However, septic systems don’t last forever. The system will inevitably need to be repaired or replaced after years of use—and may need major help even sooner if not properly maintained. Skipping routine service could lead to costly and even dangerous failure, leaving you stuck with the damage. A responsible septic owner can easily avoid this fate by knowing the warning signs that something... View Article


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