Keeping Your Barbeque Grill Clean
Every summer we spend a lot of time cooking on the back yard barbeque. We love using them but do we take care of them? You need to look at your barbeque grill as more than just something to use for entertaining your guests. It can give you years of outdoor living use and a way to celebrate. BBQ’s are a simple healthy alternative for everyday cooking needs or special occasions. However what is simple in preparation can be a nightmare to clean but like any tool, a barbecue grill needs proper care and maintenance to bring out its best for all the ensuing years.
If you leave food and residue on the grill after using it, it will build up layer upon layer, dry out and then cleaning it becomes a monumental task. Also food left on the grill will react with it and encourages the onset of rust, which could drastically decrease the grill’s lifespan.
Most grills have similar cleaning and maintaining requirements, though each kind may have its own specific maintenance schedule.
Step 1- Get the items you need
Most of the tools necessary for cleaning grills could be found commonly in most households. You will need dry baking soda, brass wire grill brush, mild dish soap, steel wool pads, preferably those that have soap loaded onto them, dishcloth or sponge, spray cooking oil and aluminum foil.
Step 2- Start by brushing it off
The grill should be routinely brushed to dislodge foods which are stuck to it. Brush off all surfaces using the brass wire grill brush or any other brush specified for the kind of grill you own. Using the wire brush remove as much food build up as you can from the grill racks. The meats are placed on the racks of the grill and special care needs to be taken to keep them as clean as possible. After taking off as much as you can with the wire brush, wash the racks with dish soap and warm water. You can use steel wool pads on racks that are extremely dirty and hard to clean. Rinse off all soap residue before keeping it away or reusing it. Some grills like propane grills, charcoal grills or multi fuel grills could have their own specific instructions. Keeping your grill brushed off prevents buildup of food, which in the long run can be a huge chore to remove and could cause the grill to rust if left on for too long.
Step 3- Try using baking soda and aluminum foil on your grill
Baking soda enjoys a reputation of being a quick and efficient polishing and cleaning agent. After brushing off the buildup and all the debris, scrub the barbecue grill lightly with baking soda to give it an extra shine and get it looking brand new. Baking soda could also be used to remove build up from knobs, handles and other areas where you cannot use the wire brush.
A cheaper option is using aluminum foil. Gently rubbing the grill with aluminum foil will leave it looking shiny and nice.
Step 4- Some spray cooking oil
Only after the grill has cooled down completely and you have brushed off all the debris and buildup, then spray the cooking surface with a thin layer of cooking oil. This is done to protect the barbecue grill from rusting. It is absolutely important that your barbecue grill has cooled down completely before spraying the cooking oil as a hot surface could heat up the oil and cause it to ignite. This is a potential danger to both you and your barbecue grill.
Now that your barbeque is clean, your cooking in your outdoor living space will become even more convenient, and keeping it clean will allow that much more for spontaneity.
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