Plan Now to Prevent Winter Grease Trap Emergencies
August 22, 2025
The world slows down when the temperature drops—and so does wastewater treatment efficiency. That reality is heading our way in the northern hemisphere as shorter days lead us toward winter, a time when cold weather slows down microbial activity in wastewater and grease traps, leading to more buildup, blockages, and bad odors from decaying fats, oils, and greases (FOG). So, is there any way for commercial kitchens and food processors to keep drains and sewers flowing smoothly to avoid emergency blockages next winter? Preventative maintenance with Bionetix GTC 3X is a great place to start.
How to Avoid Winter Grease Trap Clogs
GTC 3X rapidly breaks down grease thanks to its high concentration of 300 million CFU/mL of beneficial bacteria. These microorganisms flourish in a variety of environments (including those with low oxygen and cooler temperatures) and contain specialty additives to loosen and liquify heavy grease deposits for faster degradation of FOG. By starting to apply a regular dose of GTC 3X now, before grease starts to harden and microbial activity declines, food processing and wastewater treatment facilities can ensure smoother operation throughout the cooler months.
Easy Ongoing Grease Trap Maintenance
A special advantage of GTC 3X is that it can be automatically dispensed into grease traps and wastewater systems for easy ongoing application to keep FOG digestion under control. Each dose is diluted 1:2 in water and should last for two to six weeks (depending on the size of the grease trap) for continuing protection against blockages, bad odors, or other issues that could require emergency maintenance in the winter.
Start Attacking FOG Now
Prevent grease blockages now—don't wait until winter emergencies strike. For grease traps in the northern hemisphere, that means taking proactive steps to attack FOG now so you can enjoy a more carefree grease trap season next winter. Contact Bionetix® to learn more about how to keep your FOG in check for better grease trap maintenance!
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