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Everyone enjoys barbecued meals. Cleaning and maintaining BBQs & grills…not so much. Until an innovative self-cleaning design hits the market, we’ll have to keep this outdoor appliance in tip-top shape manually. We’ve shared some easy tips and tricks below that can make grill cleaning and maintenance super easy.
Did You Know?
The upkeep of your BBQ or grill reflects on the taste of your food. If you don’t clean your appliance, the bits of food remaining from your last meal burns onto the new food you cook. The taste of burnt barbecue sauce will overpower the delicious flavors of your fresh marinated chicken wings or steak. That is why cleaning is essential.
How frequently should you clean your grill?
Nothing is more discouraging than opening your grill – with freshly marinated food in your hands – to find hard-to-remove burnt-on food crumbs. So, how frequently should you clean your BBQs or grills to avoid this scenario? As often as you cook.
It takes a lot of willpower to clean a grill after a delicious meal. As tempting as it is to procrastinate and ‘clean it later’, getting it done right after saves you a lot of hard work later. Plus, depending on the style and size of the grill you own, this process can be quick and easy.
Step 1: Get a bowl of water and a stainless-steel brush to scrub off the food residue that threatens to never leave your cooking grate & warming racks without a fight. Do this as soon as you’re done cooking.
Step 2: Once the BBQ party is over and you’re done socializing, you can thoroughly wash your cooking grates & warming racks in a bucket of soapy water or use your outdoor or indoor kitchen sink.
Step 3: Empty your grease tray and wash it.
Step 4: Wait until it cools down, then wipe down your grill and side burners.
When barbecue season is over (is it ever over for those in the West Coast?), a deep clean is highly recommended before hibernating your BBQ or grill for the winter.
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Can you use a self-cleaning oven for your grill’s grate?
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They have yet to create a self-cleaning grill, but…thank goodness for self-cleaning-ovens! If you’re familiar with modern oven technology, you’re aware of the use of steam to soften stuck-on food bits or scorching temperatures to burn off baked-on food. If you own an oven with these features, cleaning your grills just got a lot easier! Here’s how you can take advantage of your oven’s self-cleaning feature to clean your grill’s grates.
Step 1: Safely remove your cooking grates and place them in the oven. Please check the size of your grates to ensure they fit into your oven. If you are shopping for a new grill, the size of the grates being compatible with your self-cleaning oven may be an important factor to consider and vice versa.
Step 2: Set your oven to self-clean. Use the steam-cleaning feature for easy-to-remove food residues. Use the High-Temperature self-cleaning feature if the residues are tough-to-remove.
Remember that self-cleaning takes approximately 3 hours to complete, so be sure you will not need your oven for that duration.
What cool tools and techs can you use to make grill cleaning easier?
Trail Appliances loves innovative technology because they make life easier. It allows us to spend less time doing chores and more time enjoying life with our loved ones. With these new-school gadgets, you’ll be able to maintain a clean grill without missing bonding time with your loved ones.
Robot Grill Brushes
This self-operating brush removes food residues before they harden and is an excellent alternative to manual labor that requires water and a sponge. Place the robot grill brush on your cooking grate, press the start button, and it’ll do the cleaning for you! With this automatic grill brush, you can quit scrubbing so you can eat and mingle full-time!
Grill Steam Brushes
Grill steam brushes are an effective and quick solution to getting rid of food, spice, & sauce residue before they turn into a stubborn spot. Quickly run the steam brush across your cooking grates during and right after food preparation to get the best result. The steam will soften the stuck-on residues, and the brush will scrape them off. Be sure to turn over the grates and clean both sides safely! This tool is the perfect addition to your grilling set as it can clean your grates in minutes.
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Should grills be covered?
We highly recommend an outdoor appliance cover to help preserve luster, quality and prevent rust. Outdoor appliance covers can increase the life of your BBQ or grill, and they only take seconds to throw on. Especially during harsh winters and wet springs, a waterproof cover will make a world of difference. Year after year, when summer rolls around and you uncover a sparkling grill, you’ll be glad you had it covered.
Remember to use the following tips and hacks to ensure your BBQ or grill has a long life:
Do basic cleaning after each use and deep cleaning before putting it away for the off seasons.
Save time and simplify the process by using other home appliances such as your self-cleaning oven.
Try out cool new cleaning gadgets to help you be more efficient in keeping your BBQ or grill clean.
Invest in a waterproof appliance cover.
Practice these tips to improve your food’s taste and grill longevity. If you’re in need of a replacement, Trail Appliances’ product experts can help you choose the perfect new grill; this time around, you’ll know how to take great care of it!
Looking to buy a new grill? Visit a Trail Appliances showroom near you or shop online.
