Commercial buildings are prohibited from directly discharging grease into municipal sewer systems. Of course, discharging grease into septic systems is also a no-no. That means they must take precautions to prevent oil and grease from cooking operations entering lines. Buildup in grease traps often leads to slow drains and sewage backups as well as odors and even pest problems. GREASE-X GT from RootX can be the solution to those unwanted buildups.
GREASE-X GT is a multistrain liquid bacterial solution specifically formulated to degrade fats, oils and greases and other food waste in the demanding environments of drainlines, grease traps and grease interceptors. The bacterial strains are specially selected to work effectively in lower pH ranges found in grease traps and grease interceptors. They have been shown to break down a wide range of materials such as fats, oils, starches and cellulose.
“It was designed specifically with grease traps and interceptors in mind, but it can be used in lift stations, wet wells, kitchen drains and industrial waste treatment as well,” says Drew Raffensperger, account manager for the RootX Company.
The application-specific bacterial consortium produces lipase enzymes that target large oil and grease molecules, breaking them down into smaller molecules that are then metabolized by the bacteria to quickly degrade the fat and reduce blockage risk. As the lipase enzymes get to work, free fatty acids are released, which reduces the pH, creating a harsh environment for bacteria. They’ll break down vegetable, soy, canola and olive oil, along with solid fats such as lard, beef tallow and butter, and also starch, proteins and cellulose.
In addition, the eco-benign formulation contains no emulsifying surfactants such as nonylphenol ethoxylates, making it a safe and effective choice for grease trap and grease interceptor maintenance products.
“Grease-X GT was developed by a company that specializes in microbe products that help to efficiently remove FOG from wastewater systems,” Raffensperger says. “Customers have been pleased with the reduction of grease in their traps and wet wells and the greater length of time between needing a cleaning for a trap or wet well.”
800-844-4974; www.rootx.com
