| When you purchase an expensive barbecue grill, it's | | | | do the same thing on knobs and trays. |
| like an investment. You expect it to last for years to | | | | Aluminum foil has yet another use, but I bet you |
| come and provide you with perfectly cooked food | | | | didn't think it was for cleaning your barbecue grill, did |
| whenever you want it. But, keeping your barbecue | | | | you? Well, think again because all you have to do is |
| working at optimal performance and looking its best | | | | roll it up and gently rub it back and forth on your grill. |
| is going to take a little work on your behalf. So, | | | | It cleans wonderfully and is an inexpensive way to |
| whether you have a gas, electric, charcoal or smoke | | | | aid in the upkeep of your grill. |
| barbecue grill, get ready to learn some easy tips on | | | | Probably the most unorthodox way to remove that |
| how to take care and repair it right at home. | | | | greasy residue from your smoke, charcoal, electric or |
| You're going to need some tools to clean your | | | | gas barbecue grill is with newspaper. Once you've |
| barbecue grill, so check to see that you have these | | | | finished grilling, all you have to do is soak a |
| essential items on hand: | | | | newspaper in water and leave it on top of your |
| Brass wire grill brush | | | | lukewarm grill rack with the lid down. Wait about 45 |
| Soap-embedded, fine steel wool pads | | | | minutes to an hour and then use the paper to wipe |
| Mild dish soap | | | | off all of that hard to remove grease and grime. |
| Sponge or dishcloth | | | | The use of dish soap is common and very effective |
| Spray cooking oil | | | | for cleaning all types of barbecue grills, so don't rule |
| Dry baking soda | | | | out this method. Just place your grill and racks out in |
| Aluminum foil | | | | your yard and spray it down with water. Gently |
| Newspaper | | | | scrub your grill with a steel pad and rinse again. |
| These items will enable you to keep your charcoal, | | | | All of these cleaning methods are great ideas for |
| electric, gas or smoke barbecue grill looking as | | | | taking care of your grill, but to really make sure it |
| fantastic as the day you first brought it home. The | | | | looks model-perfect for as long as possible, invest in |
| first step to keeping your grill clean and sanitary is | | | | a cover. You spent a lot of money on your barbecue |
| brushing off the grill surfaces. All barbecue grills will | | | | grill, so buy a cover and protect it from elements like |
| need this done on a regular basis, so don't neglect | | | | rain, wind and dust. |
| this crucial step. You will find that there are a variety | | | | Now that your gas, electric, smoke or charcoal |
| of brushes available for this purpose, so make sure | | | | barbecue is shiny and clean, it's time to check it out |
| to choose the one best suited for the type of | | | | and address any issues you've been having with it. |
| surface your barbecue grill is made of. If you have a | | | | But, before you toss it in the garbage or haul it off |
| cast iron surface, use a stainless steel brush, if you | | | | to the repair man, check to see if you can repair it |
| have a porcelain-coated barbecue grill, a brass-bristle | | | | yourself. Who knows, you just might save yourself |
| brush is best. So, choose your brush wisely and your | | | | some money and you'll feel good about your |
| grill will reap the benefits. Also, check your grease | | | | handyman skills as well. |
| pan every now and then for a buildup of debris. Clean | | | | The first repair you'll want to look at is the burner. |
| it out if needed so your barbecue grill remains | | | | Make sure the gas is disconnected and your grill is |
| hygienic and safe. | | | | cold before beginning. When these steps have been |
| Once your barbecue grill surface is clean, it's time to | | | | taken, remove the grill, lava rock and bottom grill until |
| spray it with cooking oil. Make absolutely positively | | | | you find the burner. If it's rusty looking, take it out |
| sure that the grill is cold so the oil doesn't ignite. Only | | | | and replace it with a new one from your local |
| a cold charcoal, electric, gas or smoke barbecue grill | | | | hardware store. A professional would charge you a |
| will benefit from a light coating of cooking oil. It will | | | | lot more to replace your burner, so skip that |
| help to prevent your grill from rusting and prepare | | | | unnecessary step and do it yourself! |
| the surface for the next time you decide to fire up | | | | Many minor problems that arise in gas, electric, |
| the barbecue! | | | | smoke or charcoal barbecue grills are a direct result |
| The burner assemblies are additional parts on your | | | | of their upkeep. So, if your grill is making a weird |
| barbecue grill that must be cleaned periodically as well. | | | | noise, not lighting up as fast or just isn't acting like |
| So, that means your gas valves, metal conduits and | | | | itself, the best way to "repair" it is to clean it! You |
| burners need your attention from time to time or | | | | may think that whatever is wrong is internal but it |
| debris, bugs and spiders will think of them as their | | | | just could be that a buildup of grime, grease and |
| permanent home. | | | | other debris is hindering its performance. Taking care |
| A different idea for cleaning your electric, gas, | | | | of your grill and repairing it won't be hard or time |
| charcoal or smoke barbecue grill involves the use of | | | | consuming if you baby it from the moment its |
| something you probably already have lying around | | | | wheels first meet your backyard. Buy a cover for it |
| the house. Standard baking soda is a great natural | | | | and clean if off after every use, it's that simple. So, |
| cleaning agent and will help to restore your grill to its | | | | try some of the methods explained in this article and |
| usual splendor. Just sprinkle a bit of the baking soda | | | | your barbecue grill should be up, running and sparkling |
| onto a dry brush and scrub the grill. Rinse clean and | | | | clean in no time. |