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Make a Baking Soda Paste: Mix baking soda and water until it forms a thick paste.
Apply the Paste: Spread the paste on the grill, focusing on the dirtiest areas.
Spray White Vinegar: Spray white vinegar onto the baking soda paste. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. You will see a slight fizzing, which indicates that the chemical reaction is taking place.
Scrub with a Wire Brush: Use the wire brush again to scrub the grate. The baking soda paste and vinegar will have loosened the toughest buildup.
4. The Aluminum Foil Technique
If you don’t have a wire brush or prefer a different method, aluminum foil can work wonders.
Steps:
Ball Aluminum Foil: Take a sheet of aluminum foil and crumple it up into a ball. Make sure it is compact enough.
Scrub the Grill: Scrub the grate with a ball of aluminum foil. This method is particularly effective at removing charred buildup and stuck-on food.
Rinse with hot water: After scrubbing, rinse the grate with hot water to remove any remaining residue.
You may also like to read: How to Degrease an Electric Deep Fryer with Baking Soda
5. Soak for a Deep Clean
If your grill is extremely dirty, you may need to soak it for a longer period of time to loosen stubborn residue.
Steps:
Prepare a cleaning bath: Fill a bucket or large container with hot water and add dish soap or white vinegar.
Wet the grate: Submerge the grate in the mixture and let it soak for at least 30 minutes. If it is very dirty, this may take overnight.
Scrub and rinse: AfteBarbecuing is synonymous with convivial moments in the open air, but after a good barbecue comes the inevitable chore: cleaning the barbecue. A barbecue clogged with grease residue, burnt-on food and soot seems impossible to save. But with the right techniques, you can make sure it looks as clean as on the first day.
Below is a handy guide to help you effectively clean a very dirty barbecue.
1. Prepare the necessary tools and products
Before you start, it is important to gather everything you need for a thorough cleaning:
A barbecue brush: Essential for removing burnt-on food residue.
Baking soda: A natural and effective cleaner against grease and stubborn stains.
White vinegar: A natural degreaser that helps dissolve grease and carbon deposits.
A bowl or bucket of hot water: Hot water helps soften grease deposits.
Protective gloves: Protect your hands from cleaning agents and heat.
Aluminum foil: For a simple and effective cleaning method.
A bucket of soapy water: To rinse the grill after cleaning
2. Perform a warm pre-clean
The first secret to cleaning a very dirty grill is to do it while the grill is still hot. Heat will soften the residue and make cleaning easier.
Steps:
Light the grill: Let the grill preheat for about 10 to 15 minutes. This heat will partially burn off the food residue.
Use the wire brush: Once the grill is hot, scrub away any burnt-on residue with a wire brush. Use firm strokes, but don't apply too much pressure to avoid damaging the grill.
3. Use baking soda and vinegar
For a more thorough cleaning, baking soda and white vinegar are your best allies. Together, they create a chemical reaction that dissolves grease and carbon deposits. Steps:
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