Here’s how to clean your grill so that its always ready for your next cookout!
A clean grill is also the key to keeping yourself and your guests safe.
Let’s head outdoors, crack a beer, and get to it.
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Clean the Grates
In the hierarchy of grill cleaning needs, the grates rest on top.
However, they should not be holding on to thechicken thighsyou grilled two weeks ago.
Begin and end every cook with cleaning the grates.
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Not only will the grates look good, but they will also give you a better sear without sticking.
So shut off the grill, brush the grates, andthengrab that beer.
Use aplastic putty knifeto scrape away residual fat, grease, and debris stuck inside the cookbox.
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This is great time to pull out those asparagus spears that fell through the grates last year.
Pull out and clean the grease management system.
Often this is just a foil pan under the cookbox that needs to be emptied or replaced.
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Then, clean and inspect the burners.
To deep clean the cooking grates, soak them overnight in a household degreaserany brand works.
Then use a coarse cleaning pad to scrub off any remaining residue.
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Rinse them well under running water.
Whether your fuel source is propane or natural gas, you must do an annual inspection of their connections.
A few years ago, I found a ruptured connection.
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Unchecked, I’m certain dinner would not have been the only thing ablaze.
Get an old broad paintbrush and fill a small cup with water and a few drops of dish soap.
Turn the gas on and paint the soapy water on the joints where the hose meets the gas source.
If there is a leak, the soapy water will “blow bubbles.
No bubbles mean no leakits a safe grill.
Check the owner’s manual for guidance.
Grill Appeal: Keep It Looking Good!
Because I’m constantly photographing my grills for work, I’m fastidious about keeping them looking good.
A quick wipe with a household degreaser will eliminate those BBQ sauce drips from last week.
you’re free to also use soapy water and a sponge.
