How To Be a Grill (Cleaning) Master

8/21/2022 (Permalink)

Grill (Cleaning) Master

No grill master ever earned the title without first being a grill cleaning pro. Whether it’s a yard sale steal or a top-of-line splurge your summer staple needs regular maintenance and cleaning to remain the master’s tool it is. Before you grab your apron grab your gloves and prepare for major seasonal cleaning, making your grill the best it can be for a Rockland,WI summer!

Gather Your Materials

As every master knows, a successful grill session requires all materials to be prepared beforehand. With the same concept in mind, prepare for your grill cleaning session with a few necessary supplies:

• Work gloves
• Grill brush
• Stainless-steel wipes
• Whisk broom
• Bucket
• Dish soap
• Foil
• Paper towels

Know Your Terrain

Proper grill maintenance will minimize the risk of a grease fire, improve the performance of your grill and provide a clean aesthetic for your grill mastery. While there are some variances for cleaning charcoal and gas grills, start with the basics:

• Wearing work gloves, remove grill grates, racks and pans and set them in a bucket of hot water and dish soap. It is best to start this process while the grill is still slightly warm, but ensure all dials are off and the propane tank is disconnected.
• Cover heating elements with foil and use the grill brush to vigorously scrub the underside of the hood and inside walls of the grill and wipe down with a wet paper towel.
• Remove the components from the bucket and scrub down with the grill brush before replacing inside the grill.