How to Restore Your Old Gas Grill
Cleaning your grill after each use ensures it will be ready when you are.
Soapy water is the safest cleaning solution for most gas grills. Just make a cleaning solution with water and a squirt or two of mild dishwashing soap. Wipe the exterior of the grill with the soapy water, use a rag dipped in clean water to remove the soap residue, and then dry the exterior of the grill thoroughly.
Use a cup of baking soda and add vinegar little by little until you have a consistent paste. Apply the paste to the grill using a sponge, and let it sit for about 20 to 30 minutes. Scrub it clean with warm water and a soft cloth or sponge. Rinse with warm water.
WD-40 is suitable for cleaning and protecting your grill during the winter months, and it also acts as a rust repellent. The manufacturer recommends spraying WD-40 on any of the barbecue unit's moving parts and coating its interior before seasonal storage. Always wash the grill again before using.
If you don't clean your grill, you'll be exposing fresh meats to old gunk. ... Also, the leftover grease, fats, and meat pieces that are near the bottom of the grill will eventually go up in smoke, giving your food a fresh (or not so fresh) coating.
Leftover residue from cleaning solutions can damage a stainless steel finish, so it's essential to make rinsing part of the routine. ... Never leave stainless steel to soak in solutions that contain chlorine, vinegar, or table salt, as long-term exposure to these can damage it.
Distilled vinegar (also called white vinegar) can be used alone as a degreaser. The vinegar can be applied to greasy surfaces with either a spray bottle or a cloth, and should cut most grease with minimal rubbing. Mix 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water.
Vinegar, especially white table vinegar, is essential for cleaning your barbeque grill.
EASY-OFF® Fume Free Oven Cleaner can be used on BBQ grills although we recommend the use of EASY-OFF® Grill Cleaner. BBQ Grill cleaning: DO NOT USE ON GRILL EXTERIOR, INTERIOR OR COMPONENTS. Remove rack from grill and place on several layers of newspaper on a non-wood surface such as pavement or utility sink.
Clean with Hot, Soapy Water
Lightly scrub your grates. Soak in soapy water for an hour and rinse. Return the grates to your grill, close the lid and warm it up. After it's warmed, use your grill brush to scrub any additional residue off the grates.
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