September 5, 2005—Food-service establishments now have access to new microbial technology for the elimination of fats, oil and grease (FOG) buildup. The new technology, developed by BioStim, uses bioremediation to reduce interceptor pumping, drain and plumbing line backup and insect and odor problems, the company says.
The technology used in the BioStim microbial product line utilizes naturally occurring bacterial strains that are specifically isolated and cultivated to consume FOG. The same BioStim formulas have been used by municipalities around the world to reduce lift station and sewer line maintenance, backups and blockages. The food service formulas are an effective solution to reduce costly pumping and eliminate foul odors.
Because FOG is produced in such large quantities in food-service establishments it accumulates at a much faster rate, causing plumbing and drain line clogs and creating insect feeding and breeding sites. In addition to drain and plumbing lines, areas such as crevices, cracks and other hard-to- clean places also collect FOG, creating the potential for insect breeding sites and odors. The overabundance of FOG leads to excessive grease interceptor pumping expenses.
Traditional cleaning products often contain enzymes that liquefy and emulsify grease, allowing it to move further down the drainage system to resolidify and create clogs that are potentially more difficult to access, says BioStim. The BioStim formulas are 100 percent microbial and contain no chemicals, emulsifiers, surfactants, liquefying agents or enzymes, the company says. They are environmentally safe and use nonpathogenic microbes. The products may be applied without restricting activities in the application areas, which means no downtime for kitchen staff and no interruption of daily activities.
For more on BioStim, visit the company Web site.
