You probably want people to notice the delicious smell of the food that is being prepared when they walk into your restaurant, not the disgusting smell of used grease. However, grease odors are not uncommon in your average restaurant. Just because they aren't unusual doesn't mean that you should have to deal with them, so consider these tips to prevent grease odors in your restaurant setting.

Invest in a Larger Grease Trap

First of all, if you are having  trouble keeping your grease problem under control, there is a chance that you need a larger grease trap. Consider working with a commercial restaurant equipment company to determine if the grease trap that you have now is properly sized for your restaurant. It might be worth your while to spend a little more on a bigger trap that can do a better job of handling all of the grease that is used in your restaurant.

Hire a Waste Removal Service

Even though you can attempt to empty your grease trap out yourself, this usually is not a good idea. It can be a really messy and smelly job, and it can be tough to handle gallons and gallons of grease. If you hire a waste removal service that uses a hydrovac truck to suck up the liquid waste, then you can ensure that it's handled properly. The waste removal service will get rid of all of the grease in your grease trap and will dispose of it in an environmentally-friendly way.

Keep Your Grease Trap Clean

Along with having your grease trap emptied by a professional waste removal service, you should wipe it down thoroughly to help get rid of old odors and to keep your restaurant as sanitary as possible. You won't want to use too-harsh chemicals -- they could kill the enzymes that help break down the grease in your trap -- but you can use a simple dish soap and water. Make your soapy mixture in a bucket, then use a rag or sponge to wipe down all of the parts of your grease trap.

Focus on Thorough Kitchen Cleaning

Along with cleaning your grease trap, you should also focus on thoroughly cleaning your kitchen. Grease can get on the walls, floors and elsewhere in the restaurant, so creating a schedule to wipe everything down is important.

Dealing with grease odors in your restaurant can be a turn-off. Luckily, following these tips can help you cut down on these odors. Contact a business, such as Elite Waste Disposal, for more information.