Drains collect more than just water. As you clean your floors and wash away dirt and grime, fats, oils, or other biological materials collect in the drains. This material builds over time, becoming a food source and breeding ground for common pests such as flies and cockroaches. The build-up is also full of bacteria, which can emit a strong odor.
If your business has kitchen areas or drain lines, routine drain line service, also known as Bioremediation, is essential. At Terminix, we work with your business to develop the right drain treatment plan to minimize build-up, keep drains working as they should, and help keep pests out.
Keep pests from draining your profits
Bioremediation uses natural bacteria to break down fats and oils clogging drains. Our Technicians use harmless bacteria or microbes in drain systems to transform harmful substances into water, carbon dioxide, or other by‐products. Drain line services focus on the property's internal drainage system, while sewer line services tackle the wider municipal connections. Some key benefits of drain line services include:
- Eco‐friendly solution
- Proactive management of pests
- Potential minimized costs on plumbing, drain line, and grease trap maintenance
- Reduces drain‐related odors
Drain maintenance services for odor control and more
Our drain line services utilize microorganisms that are injected into the drains. These organisms feed on fats, oils, and greases to clear drains, remove harborage for flies, and clear nasty odors that commonly come from clogged drains.
- Floor and Beverage Drain Service ‐ Routine treatment of floor and beverage drains, reducing organic matter, build‐up, and small fly breeding sites.
- Dispenser Service ‐ An automatic dispenser is installed that injects microorganisms into the drain at regular intervals to battle the build‐up of fats, oils, and greases in heavy‐use areas like dishwashing stations and soda machines.
- One‐way Drain Plugs ‐ One‐way drain plugs, or Green drains, allow water and materials to flow down the drain but not back up, reducing the risk that drains are used as a harborage for pests and odors.
Who needs drain line services?
Drain line services are not just recommended; they're crucial for many businesses. Businesses that should prioritize regular drain line services are:
- Restaurants: Given the grease and food waste that gets washed down the drains, these establishments are at a high risk for blockages.
- Healthcare centers: Hospitals and clinics dispose of substances that can cause blockages and must maintain the highest hygiene standards.
- Food and beverage processing facilities: These facilities handle large amounts of waste and by‐products that can easily lead to drainage issues.
- Grocery and convenience stores: With in‐store food preparation increasing, so does the need for diligent drain maintenance.
- Education centers: Schools and universities have extensive facilities that generate significant amounts of waste, requiring regular drain line services.