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Why Winter Demands Extra Attention to Oil Trap Cleaning at Car Wash Bays
Winter months bring unique challenges to car wash operations. It’s not just frozen pipes or icy work surfaces; oil trap maintenance becomes a silent but serious concern.
Oil traps (also known as oil interceptors) are critical components of any car wash bay. They separate and collect oil, fuel residues, and sludge from wastewater before it enters the municipal drainage system. In colder weather, these contaminants harden faster, increasing the risk of blockages, overflows, and costly emergency call-outs.
Neglecting oil trap cleaning in winter can disrupt your business at exactly the time when uptime is critical.
Why Winter Demands Extra Attention to Grease Trap Cleaning
As temperatures drop, many businesses brace for the seasonal slowdown. But for those in the food service and hospitality industry, there’s another issue that creeps in—quite literally—beneath the surface: hardened fats, oils, and grease (FOG) in your plumbing system.
Grease trap maintenance is essential year-round, but in winter, it becomes critical. The cold causes fats to solidify faster, making grease traps more prone to blockages, foul odours, and system backups. And if neglected, this can lead to costly emergency cleanouts and even temporary business closures.
