High Pressure Washing Grease Spill Clean Up in Royal Oak, MI

5/16/2017 (Permalink)

Before and After photos of a food grease spill SERVPRO of Oak Park/Ferndale cleaned up behind a local area restaurant

As we all know, we may never get a second chance to make a first impression.  As a restaurant. it is important to maintain a reputation of having a clean establishment, not only for the safety of your customers but also to attract new patrons. Restaurants are the sites of many grease and oil spills.

When a grease interceptor overflows or a large of cooking oil spills on your property, it is imperative to immediately take actions to prevent heavy fines, closure and / or accidents.  Grease spills can be very difficult to remove especially if not attended to immediately.  When grease spills or overflow, it is imperative to immediately form a barrier to control it from going any further that it needs to. Grease spills can quickly cover large areas, especially if cars drive through and track the grease. You may then be liable to have the underside of those cars cleaned as old food grease can really stink and the odor can linger for weeks.  

Habitually, many will use water to wash down the spill but this can do more harm than good because it will only make the spill spread further than it needs to.  When washing down or pressure washing to clean up grease or oil spill it is important to have the proper tools such as a water recovery system to ensure that no water will go to city sewer lines. The fact that once the contamination pollutes the city lines, they have the right to close down the business and oblige the them to use only the city approved vendors to do the cleanup. City vendors will typically be more costly, in many cases more than double since they have all the licenses and endorsements such as hazmat, confined space, higher insurance coverage, etc. Therefore, it is very important that when you are victim of oil spill to be prepared by having the proper spill kit: absorbent, pressure washer, barriers, safety cones, and solutions.

Grease stains or spots can be very hazardous for the people driving and walking on them. Grease and oil stains are known can be very slippery especially when it rains or if in contact with water. It is essential that when there are build up of grease or oil to ensure that it is completely cleaned for the safety of the public. Failing to properly clean grease and oil build up can cause major accidents, which can lead to major lawsuits resulting in serious injuries to financial and social health of your business.

SERVPRO of Oak Park/Ferndale can give you professional high pressure washing services to get out the grease or oil spillage at your business. Removal of hazardous matter in parking or trash enclosure is important because it will reduce the risk of accidents and heavy fines. SERVPRO of Oak Park/Ferndale can ensure that your business will receive a proper grease spill cleanup, complete with all the proper solutions and the necessary equipment. Schedule your appointment with us today. Let us help you make the best first Impression!