Barbeque Maintenance Tips

Barbecue Maintenance Tips

When buying your barbecue grill, think of it as just another item for outdoor fun. You should expect this item to be a big part of your outdoor activities for years to come. But like any other investment, you need proper maintenance and care to ensure that your barbecue grill will work for you in the years to come. While some maintenance and cleaning may be specific to your own barbecue grill (gas, electric, charcoal or smoked barbecue grill), the majority of maintenance needs do not vary from grill to grill.

Step 1 - Collect the necessary items

When it comes time to clean your barbecue grill, you'll need some common household items.

1. Brass wire grill brush
2. Steel wool pads that already contain soap.
3. Soft dish soap
4. Sponges or dishes
5. Spray cooking oil
6. Dry baking soda
7. Aluminum foil

Step 2 - Rub your grill

• The first thing to always do with your grill is a regular toothbrush. Use your brass wire grill brush (or another brush suitable for your type of grill) and brush all over the surface. Simply brushing your barbecue grill will prevent any kind of build-up. If the food is left for a long time, it can become increasingly difficult to remove.

Step 3- Cooking oil

• Once you are sure that your grill is all free and free of debris and your grill is completely cooled, you will want to spray it with a light layer of cooking oil. Spraying it with cooking oil will prevent your barbecue grill from rusting. It is especially important to make sure your barbecue grill is completely cold, as spraying cooking oil on a hot surface can cause the oil to heat up and ignite, which can be dangerous to you and your barbecue grill.
  

Step 4- Use bicarbonate of soda and aluminum foil on your grill

• Baking soda may be a great cleaning and polishing agent. Once you remove the excess debris and build-up, lightly scratching your barbecue grill with baking soda will give it that extra glow the day it was brought home from the store. This can be used with handles and buttons to remove any excess buildup that cannot be removed with a wire brush.

• You can also use aluminum foil to keep your grill nice. Gently rub the aluminum foil over your grill, and you will notice that it is tough and removes buildup.

Step 5- Clean your shelves

• The rack on your grill is especially important when it comes to cooking. You will need to use a wire brush to remove as much build up as possible. Once you have removed as much as possible, start washing the racks with dish soap. If the shelves are really dirty, you may also want to use steel wool pads. Be sure to thoroughly rinse all soap and waste before cooking on these shelves.

Step 6- Prevent problems

• Most of the problems arising from barbecue grills come from the lack of cleaning and maintenance. This means that if something doesn't look right with your barbecue grill, you can fix it with a simple cleaning. Even if you clean it and still find it problematic, at least you saved yourself the embarrassment of taking it to a professional only to find out everything you need.

• Finally, one way to avoid problems with your barbecue grill is to protect it from the outdoors. Grill covers are available in all shapes and sizes, so you'll find one that fits your grill. If your barbecue grill has a cover, all you need to do is the maintenance listed above.