Solution
Kitchen Grease Traps
Biological treatment for commercial kitchen effluent — digest fats, oils and grease (FOG), reduce odour, and keep pump-outs predictable without harsh chemistry..
For Restaurants, hotels, canteens, care homes, stadiums and food-service operators.
The challenge
What's actually going wrong.
High-FOG kitchen effluent overloads passive grease traps and downstream pipework. The result is odour, blockages, emergency pump-outs, and compliance risk where effluent quality matters.
Our approach
How Eco Balance solves it.
MICROBE-LIFT® DGTT (Drain & Grease Trap Treatment) is a liquid bacterial consortium formulated for grease-laden wastewater. Dosed on a simple schedule, it accelerates the breakdown of organic grease and food solids in the trap and connected lines — the same class of proven biotechnology Ecological Laboratories has supplied globally for decades. We size dosing to your trap volume, menu load and pump-out history, and can align with your maintenance contractor.
- Reduced FOG carry-over and fewer emergency call-outs
- Less odour around the trap and drains
- More stable trap performance between scheduled pump-outs
- Non-biocide biology — compatible with municipal and trade-effluent expectations when used as directed
Recommended products
What we'd typically use on a site like yours.
Frequently asked
Common questions about kitchen grease traps.
- Do I legally need a grease trap in my commercial kitchen in the UK?
- Yes. Under Building Regulations Part H and the Water Industry Act 1991, commercial kitchens serving hot food must have effective grease removal to prevent FOG entering the sewer. Non-compliance can result in fines, enforcement action or forced closure.
- How does biological grease trap treatment work?
- MICROBE-LIFT® DGTT introduces live bacteria into your drain lines and trap. These microbes use fats, oils and grease as food, breaking them down into harmless compounds. This reduces odour, prevents blockages and extends the time between pump-outs.
- Can biological dosing replace my grease trap?
- No — biological dosing works alongside your existing grease trap as a secondary treatment. It keeps the trap and connected pipework cleaner for longer, reduces emergency call-outs and odour, and supports compliance. UK water companies require physical grease separation as the primary measure.
- How often do we need to dose the grease trap?
- We size the dosing schedule to your trap volume, menu load and pump-out history. Typically it’s a simple daily or weekly routine — we set it up and train your staff.
- Will it reduce our pump-out costs?
- Yes. By continuously digesting FOG between scheduled pump-outs, DGTT keeps trap levels lower for longer. Many sites report fewer emergency call-outs and more predictable maintenance schedules.
Want a site assessment?
We'll come and look. We'll measure. Then we'll tell you what's possible.