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Fats, Oils and Grease: Bacillus vs. The Alternatives

What do many commercial, residential, industrial and institutional facilities all have in common? If you said a door, you’re technically correct; but for the purpose of today’s article the correct answer was Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG)! All of your customers facilities have drains, and drains are sought-after hosts for FOG. FOG commonly builds up in pre-rinse stations and dishwashers, compartment sinks, mop sinks, floor drains, floor sinks and trough drains.

The accumulation of FOG can be caused by a multitude of different sources; lubricating oils, road construction, cooking, and more. Regardless of the cause, FOG causes costly problems when left untreated.

With FOG as a leading cause of drain and sewer backups, a high-quality product that gets rid of fats, oils and grease should be a staple in your Industrial and Institutional product line.

The infographic below illustrates the benefits of a high-quality bacteria-based treatment solution against the alternatives, the problems associated with harsh chemicals or leaving the problem untreated. MDG specializes in providing Bacillus concentrate products to manufacturers in the I&I industry. With a foundation in research and development, MDG excels in the isolation, characterization and fermentation of Bacillus. Our SporActiv™ line contains a combination of Bacillus strains scientifically selected for their ability to breakdown fats, oils and grease.

For more information on our SporActiv™ Product Line, please CONTACT US.

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