Sounds simple huh? The biggest reason for grill failures and repairs are because their owners do not regularly clean them. I don't mean shine them up like they are new but keep them from having encrusted burn remnants from the past two years.
Here are some tips on keeping your grill healthy.
After Every Use
If at all possible you should clean your grill before you put food on as well. Again it is easier to clean it when it is hot so turn it on, wait a few minutes and then give it a quick scrub. If you do this before and after, your grill will be in great shape.
At minimum clean your grill after use. It is easy to get it clean when it is hot so this is the best time to do so. If you have a stainless steel grill be sure to only use a brass bristled brush as the others may scratch the surface. If your grill grates are iron than you can use any brush.
Optional but Highly Suggested
- Check the grease/ash catcher and empty it when needed.
- Clean off the side tables so stains do not set in and bugs are not attracted.
- After you grill is dry, cover it. This will keep it from rusting.
The Once a Year Thorough Cleaning
- Give the grill a thorough cleaning, check the heat diffuser for buildup of food debris. Clean the lid and firebox, if you have a large amount of buildup you can use a heavy-duty cleaner. If you see what looks like paint peeling that is just baked on grease, simply remove it with a damp paper towel.
- Check for corrosion and scrub away any white spots.
- If the outside is looking dingy you can repaint it with a heat resistant grill paint (exterior only!)
- If Grilling season is over, store your grill in a dry spot.
If you have a gas grill:
- Check the burner tubes. If your flame is more yellow than blue you may have cracks
- Check the controls and lubricate any sticky controls
- Check the igniter and if it is not working then you may need to clean the tip of the electrode.
If you do these steps your grill will stay in better shape and you will get more years out of them. Make sure to check your manufacturer's directions as well.
Jodie Strait is a contributor to both the BBQ Tools Online Blog as well as http://www.BBQToolsOnline.com She owns other eCommerce websites as part of Gilead Technology Group, LLC.
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