Grills and outdoor cooking equipment need to be washed down, too.
(You don’t want to damage the cooking surface.)
Try the easiest, least harmful cleaning method first before working your way to the more involved techniques.
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This could save you some time and effort.
How Often to Clean a Grill
Clean your grill after each use to avoid stuck-on food.
Then, at least once a year, give your grill a deep clean.
Depending on how often you use your grill, you may need to deep clean it every few months.
If you don’t clean your grill, it can collect food and, therefore, bacteria buildup.
Food that gets stuck inside your grill or on the grates can also burn and catch fire.
Not cleaning your grill can also cross-contamination if you are cooking foods like fresh meat.
There are no harsh chemicals.
You might even have left over onion from the veggies you were grilling.
Rather than throwing them out, put that food waste to good use.
This helps loosen debris and remelt stuck-on BBQ sauce, making it easier to scrub off.
If you want to avoid the potentially dangerous bristles from getting into food, grab an onion instead.
you could use this foil to clean the grates when you’re done grilling.
Here’s how it works.
Step 1: Brew Coffee
Brew a pot of coffee.
Pour the coffee into a large bucket or container.
Step 2: Remove and Soak Grill Grates
Remove the grates from the grill.
(Only do this after the grates have cooled down.)
Submerge the grill grates in the coffee.
Let them sit for one hour.
The acid in the coffee will help break down stuck-on sauce and grease.
Step 3: Rinse and Dry
Thoroughly rinse the grill grates to remove the coffee.
Dry the grates before replacing them.
How to Clean a Grill With Dish Soap
Dish soap doesn’t just work on your dishware.
you’re able to also use it to clean your grill.
Step 1: Heat the Grill
Fire up the grill so that it’s hot.
This will help loosen stuck-on food bits and sauce.
Step 2: Scrub the Grates
Using a grill brush, scrub the grates.
you’re able to also dip the brush into a container of soapy water.
The steam created by the water will help remove stubborn residue.
Step 3: Cool the Grill
Turn the grill off and let it cool down.
If it’s a gas grill, disconnect the propane tank from the grill.
Dunk them in a bucket filled with warm, soapy water.
Scrub them with a grill brush, then rinse with a hose.
Then, wash it in soapy water and rinse thoroughly.
Step 6: erase the Cook Box
Place a bucket underneath the grill to catch debris.
Step 8: Reassemble and Season the Grill
Replace the burner shields and grill grates.
To reseason the grates and prevent food from sticking, applyvegetable oilto the grates using a paper towel.
For ceramic or painted steel grills, wash the exterior with soapy water.
How to Keep Your Grill Clean Longer
To help your grill stay clean, use agrill cover.
Also, clean your grill tools.
It’s just as important to wash and clean your grill tools.
For example, beer can help break down the oil and grease on a grill.
Like onions, lemons can also scrub a grill clean.
The acidity of the lemon can help cut through the dirt and grime.
It’s advisable to clean a brand-new grill before you use it.
Some manufacturers apply protective coatings or oils to prevent the grill from rusting during storage and shipping.
By cleaning the grill before the first use, you could remove any of these coatings.
You have options when it comes to cleaning your grill.
