Grease Stain Removal

Grease contamination is a persistent problem in commercial and industrial environments — and it rarely stops at a single spill. In workshops, loading areas, and food service surrounds, grease builds up gradually until routine cleaning can no longer keep on top of it.

The risk isn’t just cosmetic. Grease build-up is a serious slip hazard and a compliance concern. Left long enough, it penetrates into porous surfaces and becomes significantly harder and more costly to remove.

Getting ahead of it with professional cleaning is far cheaper than a slip incident or a surface so contaminated it needs resurfacing.

Grease removal requires a cleaning solution process matched to the contamination type and surface — hot water and detergent alone won’t cut through embedded or built-up grease. Our three-stage treatment process dissolves the grease at the molecular level and draws it out of the surface before pressure washing begins.

Assessment
Grease consistency, contamination depth, and surface type all affect the treatment approach. Fresh grease that sits on top of the surface is easier to treat than old, absorbed contamination that has hardened into the substrate over time. Our technician assesses the situation before selecting the appropriate solution and process.

Three-stage cleaning solution treatment
The treatment works in three stages: dissolving the molecular structure of the grease, suspending it in place to prevent further absorption, and drawing the suspended grease to the surface for removal. The solution must be allowed to dwell — cutting this short leaves residual contamination in the surface.

Hot water pressure washing
Once the treatment has lifted the grease, hot water under pressure removes the dissolved contamination from the surface thoroughly. The entire area is neutralised and deep cleaned after grease removal.

Important note: The surface must be dry for the treatment to work effectively. Depending on the age and depth of the contamination, a faint mark may remain after initial treatment — this typically fades over several weeks of UV exposure.

Grease contamination is not limited to spills — in commercial settings it accumulates steadily over time on any surface near cooking, food handling, or machinery:

• Commercial waste disposal areas
• Workshop and factory floors near machinery and vehicles
• Loading docks and delivery areas
• Outdoor dining areas and BBQ surrounds
• Car park areas near food and beverage outlets

For significant grease spills, the sooner treatment begins the better the result. Fresh grease that hasn’t had time to penetrate deeply is significantly easier to remove than contamination that has been allowed to absorb and harden.

If a spill occurs, cover the area with sand, sawdust, or kitty litter immediately to absorb as much grease as possible before it soaks in — our team can clean this up and dispose of it responsibly on arrival. For large-scale spills requiring road or area closures, we manage the full response including permits, containment, treatment, and compliant disposal.