Four Ways To Prevent Clogging Your Restaurant’s Sewer Line

Owning a restaurant takes a lot of work, and you want to make sure your business is always operating as it should. Your sewer lines need special care since you are constantly having dishes washed and have many toilets being flushed by patrons. Here are 4 ways you can prevent clogging your restaurant's sewer line so you don't have accidental (and potentially dangerous) back flow in your establishment.

Dispose of Foods/Grease Properly

Make sure none of your employees are putting things down the drain like grease or small bits of food when they do their regular cleanup. Grease and oils should be placed in a separate container set outside the restaurant, and food debris should always be scraped in the garbage. Grease and other liquids that can turn into solids can clog sewer lines and food particles can get lodged in lines as well, causing backup you don't want in your restaurant.

Keep Proper Bins in Bathrooms

Place covered bins in both the men's and ladies' restrooms so your patrons can dispose of certain waste properly. You will want to place these bins in stalls where your customers can use them privately. Waste commonly flushed in toilets that shouldn't be include:

  • wet wipes
  • condoms
  • sanitary pads
  • tampons
  • cotton swabs/balls
  • diapers

Place signs on your restroom stalls indicating where the disposal bins are and what items should go in them. Make sure your employees clean out these bins regularly while wearing gloves to protect themselves against human waste.

Have Your Pipes Inspected Regularly

It's a great idea to hire a plumber every few months to come to your establishment and check all your sewer lines. A plumber uses a special tool called a snake to look deep within your lines. The snake has a lighted end and allows a plumber to see any clogs, rusted areas, breaks, and cracks in your lines. If you have any damage done to your sewer lines, they can recommend a variety of ways to repair or replace them to avoid further destruction.

Clean Your Drains Often

Sewer problems often start with your drains, so take the screens off and clean them out on a regular basis. Hair, food particles, and soap residue can all get stuck in drains and eventually pass through. You can prevent these same clogs from getting lodged further down in your pipes, which can cause damage to your sewer lines, by keeping drains free and clear.

For more information, contact a professional in your area or visit a website like absewer.com.


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