Maintain Your Barbeque Grill by Keeping It Clean
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed
One of the reasons why your barbeque grill might not last as long as you had hoped when you first bought it is that most of us don’t know how to properly clean a barbeque grill. In a lot of cases, it’s a matter of sheer laziness when you neglect to clean your barbeque grill after your backyard cookout.
Rather than taking a brush to the baked on mess, a lot of people check out the situation and figure that they can leave it to the next day. Maybe you really intend to follow through, but it’s not always easy or convenient to actually do it. So we end up just putting away or covering up the dirty barbeque grill, complete with charred food remnants and pooled grease.
The next thing we know, surprise, surprise, the barbeque gas grill no longer works properly. And the most disgusting part of this whole situation is that if you use the grill again without cleaning it, it will have a very negative effect on the flavor and aroma of your food.
Since replacing a barbeque grill can be quite expensive, you really should learn to be more careful when it comes to upkeep on the grill that you already own. It’s really not that onerous a task to clean up your grill each time you use it. In fact, it only takes a few minutes to scrub it, let it dry and then put it away.
Check out these simple ways to keep your barbeque clean and in top working order.
Your first task is to get rid of the bits of food that have been burned black while cooking and are sticking to the grill. Once your grill has cooled down completely, use a stiff brush to scrub the interior; you can buy brushes made specifically for this use. The inside of the grill needs to be cleaned carefully. Don’t use soap or chemical products, since the remains of these products will enter into your food the next time you cook.
When cleaning the grate, first detach it from the BBQ and then give it a good wash with warm water and mild detergent. Don’t use bleaching agents or harsh chemicals to remove any food substances that may be clinging to the grate.
To remove stubborn food particles, soak the grate for a few minutes and then vigorously brush it to remove the charred bits of food. Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove any traces of soap. Next, let the grate dry naturally, then place it back in the BBQ.
It’s a good idea to keep your barbeque grill covered or put away out of the elements so that it won’t start rusting.
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