Fat, Oil & Grease: Why Your Kitchen Drain Gets Blocked

Kitchen drains are particularly vulnerable to blockages caused by fat, oil, and grease (FOG). These substances are responsible for approximately 80% of domestic drain problems, yet they're easily preventable with proper habits.

Why Fat Builds Up in Drains

When hot grease enters your pipes, it flows freely. However, as it cools, it solidifies and sticks to pipe walls. Over time, it accumulates with other debris like food particles and soap residue, creating increasingly restrictive blockages.

Common Kitchen Culprits

• Cooking oils and butter
• Meat fat and bacon grease
• Dairy products (cheese, cream, milk)
• Food scraps and peels

Prevention Strategies

Best Practices

• Never pour hot oil or grease down the drain
• Allow grease to cool and solidify, then bin it
• Wipe pans with paper towels before washing
• Use drain strainers to catch food particles
• Flush drains with hot water after meals
• Use enzyme-based drain cleaners monthly

Professional Cleaning Solutions

If blockages develop, high-pressure water jetting at 4,000 PSI effectively removes fat accumulation. We also recommend a follow-up survey to check for any underlying damage.