Grease traps help in Central Florida
Grease Trap Cleaning in Orlando, FL
Tell us what is happening. We will find the cause, explain your options, and handle grease trap cleaning with care.
65+ years serving Central Florida
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Service Overview
Grease Trap Cleaning With Clear Answers Before Work Begins
Pumping removes the liquid waste — but grease cleaning goes further. Hardened grease, FOG deposits, and residue left on trap walls can restrict flow, cause odors, and shorten the life of your system if not addressed properly.
Lapin Services provides comprehensive grease trap cleaning for restaurants, commercial kitchens, and food service facilities throughout Orlando and Central Florida. We scrape, rinse, and inspect every component — leaving the trap functioning like new.
Problems We Solve
Common Grease Trap Cleaning Problems We Fix
You do not have to diagnose the problem yourself. These are common issues we help confirm, explain, and repair.
Hardened Grease Buildup on Trap Walls
Over time, FOG deposits harden on the interior surfaces of the trap, reducing capacity and causing persistent odors even after pumping.
Recurring Odors After Pumping
If foul smells return quickly after a pump-out, residual grease on the trap interior is usually the cause — and cleaning is the fix.
Reduced Flow Capacity
Grease accumulation on the baffles and walls reduces the trap's effective volume, causing drainage slowdowns even after recent service.
Failed Health Inspection Due to Trap Condition
Inspectors check more than liquid levels — a dirty trap interior can result in a violation even when the trap has been recently pumped.
Pre-Opening or Post-Season Deep Clean Needed
New kitchen launches, seasonal closures, and ownership changes often require a full cleaning to reset the system and document its condition.
When to Call
Signs Your Grease Trap Needs Professional Attention
If you notice any of these signs, call Lapin. We will find the cause and explain what needs to happen next.
Odors Return Within Days of Pumping
Persistent smells after a pump-out indicate residual grease on the trap walls that requires scraping and cleaning — not just liquid removal.
Drains Are Still Slow After Pump-Out
If drainage didn't improve after pumping, grease buildup on baffles and walls may still be restricting flow.
You Haven't Had a Full Cleaning in Over Six Months
High-volume kitchens should schedule thorough cleanings at least twice a year to prevent buildup from compounding.
You Have a Health Inspection Coming Up
A full cleaning before an inspection ensures the trap interior meets compliance standards, not just the liquid levels.
You're Taking Over an Existing Kitchen
Before opening in a new space, a full grease trap cleaning gives you a documented baseline and a clean start.
Our Process
What to Expect From Your Grease Trap Cleaning Visit
Tell us what is happening. We arrive prepared, explain the work clearly, and give clear pricing before work begins.
Step 1
Tell Us What Is Happening
Call or request service. You do not have to know exactly what failed; describe what you see, smell, hear, or need done.
Step 2
We Find the Cause
A Lapin technician or crew checks the issue, reviews the project, and explains what needs to be done in plain language.
Step 3
You Approve the Work
You get clear pricing and options before work begins, so you can make a confident decision.
Step 4
We Handle It With Care
We complete the approved work, respect your home, business, or jobsite, and keep you informed.
Step 5
We Stand Behind the Job
Before we leave, we confirm the work, answer questions, and make sure you know what to expect next.
Why Lapin
Why Central Florida Chooses Lapin for Grease Trap Cleaning
Our name is on every job. We respect your time, budget, property, and trust.
65+ Years of Experience
Lapin has served Central Florida since 1958. Our name is on every job, and we do the work in a way we can stand behind.
Clear Communication
We explain what we find, what it means, and what your options are before work begins.
Respect for Your Property
We protect the home, business, property, or jobsite and treat people the way we would want to be treated.
The Right Team for the Work
We handle plumbing, septic, drains, sewer, underground utilities, commercial service, and serious project work.
Care When It Matters
Every call affects a family, tenant, customer, business, property, or project. We do not take that lightly.
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FAQs
Grease Trap Cleaning FAQs
What is the difference between grease trap pumping and cleaning?
Pumping removes the liquid waste from the trap. Cleaning goes further — scraping hardened grease from the walls, baffles, and inlet/outlet pipes to restore full capacity and eliminate residual odors.
How often should I have my grease trap cleaned?
Most commercial kitchens benefit from a thorough cleaning every 3–6 months depending on cooking volume. High-output kitchens may need more frequent service.
Will cleaning help with the smell?
Yes. Residual grease on trap walls is the most common cause of persistent odors. A full cleaning removes the source of the smell rather than masking it.
Do you provide documentation after cleaning?
Yes. We provide a completed service manifest after every visit — the record your health inspector or municipality requires.
Do you service all types of grease traps?
Yes. We clean indoor grease traps and large outdoor grease interceptors for restaurants, hotels, cafeterias, and other food service facilities throughout Central Florida.
Do you serve the greater Orlando area?
Yes. We serve Orlando and the surrounding Central Florida region.
Schedule Service
Tell Us What Is Happening
Call Lapin or request service. We will get the right team moving, explain your options, and handle the work with care.