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Even though barbequing is a lot of fun, the eventual clean-up is dreaded by most chefs. Grills can get very nasty very quickly and it is important to keep them as clean as possible. Food borne diseases can be quite commonly found on dirty grills, and eventually, the built-up char will affect the taste of the food. Here are some easy tips for barbeque cleaning.
Tips for Barbeque Cleaning #1 – Heat the grill first before you start to clean it. This will help loosen the char and make it much easier. You can either turn the grill on for a few minutes before you start, or take the grill off and place it in a bucket or tub of hot water. Make sure that it is not too hot to handle once you’re done with the heating process. And of course, make sure to turn the grill off before attempting to clean it.
Tips for Barbeque Cleaning #2 – Use a cleaner that has citric acid included in the ingredients. You can also take a whole lemon or an orange and slice it in half. Rub the halves along the grill to begin loosening the grime. As you work, squeeze the fruit a little to release the juice. This will help make it easier to quickly clean-up.
Tips for Barbeque Cleaning #3 – Use a wire brush. This method is old fashioned, but it works – eventually. If you have a lot of elbow grease and you don’t mind listening to the sound of metal grating against metal, this is an effective way to clean a grill. It is a good idea to combine the two tips mentioned above to help the process go a lot faster. This type of cleaning method will eventually wear down a wire brush, so you may need to keep a few on hand if you are a frequent griller.
Tips for Barbeque Cleaning #4 – If your grill has a surface that is prone to scratching, you can try using regular old dish soap with a nylon scrub pad. Look for a dish soap that is really good at breaking up grease like Dawn or Ivory. Keep some clean water in a bucket and rinse of the surface while you work. You will also need to periodically clean your scrub pad to make sure you are not spreading more grime around.
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