| Barbecuing is so popular that it is no surprise that | | | | grain finish lines. This will do the trick in achieving a |
| there are several types of barbecue grills. One of | | | | shiny and well-maintained grill. |
| which is the barbecue stainless steel. This type, even | | | | DONT'S * For the stainless steel barbecue grill, there |
| though it costs a bit more than a typical grill, is | | | | are several things that you should avoid doing to |
| preferred because of its resistance to corrosion. With | | | | prevent ruining its protective lining. One is to prevent |
| this, the stainless steel surface is protected by a thin | | | | soap and other cleaning solutions to stay on the grill |
| layer of chromium oxide wherein oxygen from the | | | | for long periods of time. These solutions contain |
| atmosphere combines with the chromium from the | | | | chemicals which may destroy the protective layer. |
| steel to form a protective substance known as | | | | * It is normal for you want to thoroughly polish your |
| passive chromium oxide. This substance will resist and | | | | barbecue grill. Stainless surfaces however, should not |
| protect your grill against corrosion. As much as | | | | be polished with abrasive pads. If you want to |
| everyone loves to barbecue, nobody wants to clean | | | | remove tough stains, look for pads that are safe to |
| up after. This type of grill, however, requires less | | | | use for polishing the surface. |
| effort from you to clean it up. | | | | * When preparing to barbecue, remember that the |
| Below are few dos and don'ts that will help you keep | | | | steel griller is not a chopping board. So, if you forgot |
| the barbecue grills' surface clean and shiny: | | | | where your chopping board is, do not use it to chop |
| DOs * Always rinse and clean it. A stainless steel | | | | or dice your veggies. This can cause unpleasant |
| surface only needs to be cleaned with warm, soapy | | | | scratches on it. |
| water. This will prevent dirt from being trapped, | | | | * Some people use steel wool to clean a standard |
| which could cause a build-up of corrosive substances. | | | | barbecue grill. A stainless steel on the other hand, |
| * Although, stains are tough to clean, it is best not to | | | | should not be cleaned with steel wool. Steel wool can |
| use strong chemicals to clean up your barbecue grill. | | | | easily break apart and the tendency is that the bits |
| The stainless surface should be flushed with water | | | | and pieces will easily stick on the surface. These |
| immediately if exposed to chemicals, as this will | | | | particles will rust, and can cause your grill to |
| destroy its protective lining. | | | | eventually rust, too. |
| * For this kind, it should be wiped with a dry towel | | | | These are just few points to help you maintain your |
| after a thorough cleaning and stored dry. Mineral | | | | barbecue grill. Remember to keep your stainless steel |
| deposits from the water on its surface can also | | | | barbecue grill clean and avoid doing things that can |
| foster deterioration and rusting. | | | | ruin its protective layer. |
| * In polishing its surface, follow the directions of the | | | | |