For hotel operations managers, few issues threaten guest experience as quickly as a sewer or “rotten-egg” smell drifting into public spaces. The good news: most hotel odors trace back to predictable sources—the kitchen grease trap, the lift station/wet well, floor...
Grease Trap
Oct 10, 2025
If you manage a busy kitchen, the right grease trap schedule prevents backups, odors, and fines. The short answer is to pump regularly. Keep the total FOG (fats, oils, grease) and solids below 25% of the trap’s liquid depth. For restaurants, this is often every 30 to...


