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Sparkling Grates and Sizzling Plates: The Ultimate BBQ Cleaning Guide

A well-maintained grill is the secret ingredient to a perfect grilling party, but cleaning your barbecue isn’t everyone’s favorite hobby. We all understand the joy of firing up the grill for a delicious barbecue, and we also know that keeping your BBQ in top-notch condition is essential for achieving mouthwatering results. 

In the world of BBQ, a clean grill isn't just about aesthetics; it's about enhancing flavours, extending the life of your equipment, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable grilling experience. Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or a weekend warrior, our blog is here to guide you through the art of BBQ cleaning. From the BBQ chamber to your grids, we’ll help you to get your grill in perfect conditions again! 

 

Tips for BBQ Care

CLEANING THE BBQ CHAMBER

In order to guarantee the optimal lifespan of your BBQ, it is important to thoroughly clean on a regular basis.

  1. Before cleaning your BBQ make sure to read the instructions on the cleaning agent. It is advised to wear protective gloves during the entirety of the cleaning process.
  2. Remove the cooking grids and sear plates from the BBQ chamber.
  3. The chamber is now empty and can be cleaned. Apply the 3-in-1 BBQ Cleaner and allow to work for a few minutes. 
  4. Use the Abrasive Scrubber or the Cleaning Brush to remove stubborn residue. 
  5. Take the drip pan out of the BBQ, it can now be cleaned easily. Use the BBQ Power Cleaner and a Abrasive Scrubber or the Cleaning Brush. 
  6. IMPORTANT: Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove all of the cleaning products from the surfaces.

 

ALUMINIUM TRAYS 

Empty the Aluminium Trays located below the drip pan and put them back when they are clean or replace them with new aluminium trays

 

CLEANING THE BURNERS

(Only required if particle build ups are causing blockages)

For the best results, use the Burner Tube. Cleaner Brush to clean the burners. In addition, the burner tubes should be cleaned by hand with the Maintenance Kit or Grill Cleaning Kit in order to remove any debris.

After cleaning the burners the contents of the grill chamber can be reassembled

 

BBQ PROTECTOR 

In order to clean the stainless steel exterior parts of your grill use only clear water, mild cleaning products and the BBQ Protector


TIPS FOR COOKING GRID CARE

Cast Iron grids

  1. Heat up the BBQ for 10 minutes, then remove the food debris with the help of a Brass brush.
  2. Turn off the gas and allow the BBQ to cool down. Remove the grids from the grill.

  3. With the help of a vegetable oil or cooking spray, grease the top and bottom of the grids. If necessary, use a marinade brush.

     

Stainless steel grids

  1. Heat up the BBQ for 10 minutes, then remove the food debris with the help of a Stainless Steel brush.
  2. Turn off the gas and allow the BBQ to cool down. Remove the grids from the grill.
  3. Fill a container with BBQ Power cleaner, diluted with water if necessary, and insert the grids. Use an abrasive scrubber to clean the grid further. Use gloves to protect the skin from the cleaner.
  4. Rinse the grids thoroughly with water

  5. With the help of a vegetable oil or cooking spray, grease the top and bottom of the grids. If necessary, use a marinade brush.

     

Cast stainless steel grids

  1. Heat up the BBQ for 10 minutes, then remove the food debris with the help of a Stainless Steel brush.
  2. Turn off the gas and allow the BBQ to cool down. Remove the grids from the grill.
  3. Fill a container with BBQ Power cleaner, diluted with water if necessary, and insert the grids. Use an abrasive scrubber to clean the grid further. Use gloves to protect the skin from the cleaner.
  4. Rinse the grids thoroughly with water

  5. With the help of a vegetable oil or cooking spray, grease the top and bottom of the grids. If necessary, use a marinade brush.

     

HARD TO CLEAN GRIDS 

Fill a container with BBQ Power cleaner, diluted with water if necessary, and insert the grids. Use an abrasive scrubber to clean the grid further. 

Use gloves to protect the skin from the cleaner. 

Do not forget to rinse with plenty of clean water. 

 

HOW TO CLEAN CHROME PLATED GRIDS

Heat up the BBQ for 10 minutes, then remove the food debris with the help of a wooden scraper or abrasive scrubber. 

If the grid is extremely dirty, soak it in mild soap and warm water and clean it further with an abrasive scrubber.

 

ALL DONE! 

The grids are now cleaned properly and ready for the next BBQ party!

 

GENERAL TIPS

A grill is a consumer product, you use it. That means that you will never be able to clean your grill as it just came out of the box. Stainless steel is a product that changes colors as soon as it’s heated. So don’t worry if your sear plates or burners don’t shine after a good clean. The product is still safe to use and won’t affect your grilling performance! 

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