| You've spent a lot of money for that shiny new | | | | next time you turn the grill on. |
| barbecue grill. I'll bet you're looking forward to using it | | | | If the racks have not been cleaned for a while, and |
| this summer. Your grill is a large part of outdoor | | | | have food built up on them, you may need to wash |
| entertaining. You can ensure that it lasts for many | | | | them in the sink. Use the wire brush to remove as |
| years with proper maintainance and care. | | | | much of the buildup as possible, then take them to |
| Cleaning your grill is a big part of maintaining it. The | | | | the sink, and wash them with a mild dish soap. It |
| longer it goes without cleaning, the harder it will be to | | | | may be necessary to use the steel wool pads to |
| clean when you finally get around to it, and not | | | | scrub the gunk off of the racks. Rinse all of the soap |
| cleaning your grill can lead to rust, which will decrease | | | | and residue off of the racks before returning them |
| the lifespan of your grill. Food sticks to a dirty grill, | | | | to the grill. |
| ruining your food. The food will pick up burnt chunks | | | | Use baking soda and aluminum foil to remove grime |
| of whatever you grilled previously. So, a properly | | | | and buildup from the grill. After the grill cools, sprinkle |
| cleaned grill will help your food to turn out better, and | | | | on some baking soda, and then scrub gently with a |
| will make your grill last longer. | | | | piece of aluminum foil |
| There are a few items you will need to clean your | | | | Once the grill has been cleaned and completely |
| grill: | | | | cooled, spray the racks lightly with cooking oil. A light |
| Wire grill brush | | | | coating of oil will prevent the racks from rusting. Just |
| Steel wool pads | | | | make sure the grill has cooled down completely. If |
| Mild dish soap | | | | you spray cooking oil on a hot grill, it could ignite and |
| Sponge | | | | cause severe burns. If you don't have cooking oil |
| Cooking oil spray | | | | spray, then simply wipe down the racks with a little |
| Baking Soda | | | | bit of cooking oil and a paper towel. You will also |
| Aluminum foil | | | | want to put some oil on the grill before you start |
| You'll need to make it a habit to brush the grill | | | | cooking. Let the grill heat up. Then, using barbecue |
| surfaces off with a good quality grill brush. This will | | | | tongs, grab a wad of paper towels, or a rolled up |
| remove any food that has stuck, and prevent | | | | kitchen towel. Dip the paper towels or kitchen towel |
| buildup. If left for too long, this buildup will become | | | | in some cooking oil, and rub it lightly on the grill. This |
| more difficult to clean, and may cause the grill to rust. | | | | will prevent the food from sticking to the grill, and |
| The best time to brush the grill is while it is still hot, | | | | make it easier to clean up afterwards. |
| after you're done cooking. Just run the brush over | | | | By cleaning your grill properly before and after each |
| the grill racks before you turn the heat off. It | | | | use, you'll ensure that your food will turn out well, |
| wouldn't hurt to run the brush over the grill racks the | | | | and your grill will last you for many years. |