For many home cooks, it also means it’sgrilling season.
The Equipment Needed For Proper Grill Cleaning
How To Deep-Clean Your Grill
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This is when you will know that this step is complete.
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Take apart any removable pieces.
Breaking down the grill involves disconnecting all the removable parts and getting them ready for further cleaning.
Use a grill brush or aluminum foil to scrub down the grates, walls, and lid.
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As an alternative, a grill brush can also effectively scrape debris away from your grill grates.
Mix up a solution of dish soap and water to remove stubborn bits of grease and residue.
Just be sure to rinse thoroughly afterward to avoid any soapy residue on your next cookout, Icalina says.
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Vacuum the bottom of the grill to pick up stray pieces of food or debris.
Remove rust stains and polish your stainless steel exterior with white vinegar.
Then just hose it down and scrub [the rust away] with a wire brush, Shoults suggests.
Reassemble the pieces and preheat the grill again.
Once youve cleaned the grill to your satisfaction, return the grates and other pieces to their proper places.
after you snag successfully heated it again, your cleaning process is complete, Andrews says.
Season the grate (if you want).
For Shoults, the easiest way to season grill grates is with a nonstick spray such as PAM.
The nonstick spray is highly flammable so when you start applying, the can works like a mini flamethrower.
How To Keep Your Grill Clean Through The Season
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Keep the grill running for a while after cooking to burn off excess marinade and juices.
Maintaining your grill once the cookout season starts only calls for a few simple steps.
Clean the grates after every single cook, using a brush, onion, or lemon.
If you don’t have one, wad up aluminum foil and wipe the grill grates down with that.
Nothing like being chased through the backyard by angry wasps, bees, or who knows what else!
Were not here to judge you if you havent cleaned your grill in many moons.
I like to take my grill to a self-service car wash and use their high-pressure sprayer.
[The manual] gives you important tips and lets you understand your equipment.
