How To Clean A BBQ
Barbequing is an enjoyable way to have a great meal with your family and friends at home. The only disadvantage is when its time to clean the barbeque. Many people find cleaning the barbeque a miserable chore which turns them off having grilled dishes during summertime.
But the truth is that you don’t have to feel unhappy when cleaning the barbeque. Listed below are some effective yet simple ways to clean the barbeque.
Oil the Grill
Coating the grill with a good layer of cooking spray will help in lessening the pain of cleaning up after barbequing. Through this, the nastiest of gunk will be prevented from sticking to the grill. It will also aid in keeping the food from being burnt and sticking to the barbeque. And last, cleaning the barbeque is much easier after you use it.
Cleaning Methods
1. Wire Brush Method
Using a stiff wire brush gives a great help in cleaning the barbeque. Just scrub the rack thoroughly before and after using it. The grill will be cleansed easily with a wire brush alone if you were able to coat the grill with some cooking spray before using it.
2. Grill Stone Method
Grill stones are specifically designed in helping you take out the grease and stuck-on food from the barbeque. Grill stones look like large-sized pumice stones and it comes with a handle thus making the scrubbing on the grill easier to do.
3. Baking Method
Barbeques can be considered also as self-cleaning ovens. Just close the hood and turn the heat to the maximum so that the baked-on food will burn off. Once they are burn off, they will turn into ashes which make it easier to remove from the barbeque using a wire brush or a grill stone. But do ensure that the baking method is not prohibited by the barbeque manufacturer because your warranty will become void.
4. Soaking Method
To help in loosening the stubborn food remains and dirt in the barbeque, soak the grill in warm water for a time. This is a good method for cleaning the barbeque because the hard to reach edges of the grill will be cleaned thoroughly. For an added cleaning power in the water solution, it is best to add in some dishwashing lotion or vinegar.
Tips
* Cleaning the barbeque right after use while the grill is still hot is a lot easier. The food remains won’t have time to stick on to the grill and harden.
* Make it a habit to clean the barbeque before using for the sake of you and your family’s health. Bugs, dirt, and dust will always found their way to the barbeque when not in use.
