Keeping your grill clean prevents grime and bacteria from ruining the taste of your food or causing illness. In addition to brushing the grill before each use, it’s important to do a deep cleaning several times per year. Take a look at the list below for steps to properly clean it.

5 Steps for Cleaning a Grill

1. Get the Right Equipment

No matter what type of outdoor grill you have, the carbon buildup can affect how much heat the food receives. It’s important to have the proper cleaning agents before you get started. A large bucket of soapy detergent water, a long-handled wire brush, paper towels, and gloves are the basics you will need for the job.

2. Soak the Grates

Brush off any loose debris from the steel grill grates and then let them soak in the soapy water for 15 to 20 minutes. Depending on how many components the grill has, you should soak everything that can be removed, including the infrared panels.

3. Vacuum

You can easily remove loose debris by using a handheld vacuum with the long nozzle extension connected. Because the soot is so prolific, you may want to buy a vacuum that you can leave in the garage and use exclusively for grill cleaning.

4. Scrub

After the grates and panels are done soaking, use the brush to remove any remaining gunk. The brush can clean in between the grates and in the corners. Stick with using a wire brush to avoid damaging the grates.

5. Wash

After washing down the grates and other components, use a sponge to clean the outside of the grill. Remove the knobs, thermometer, and other parts so you can get to all of the dirt on the exterior. After washing, wipe the grill down to dry it off and replace the knobs and other components.

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