KOMPAS.com – After celebrating New Year’s Eve with a barbecue party, the next job that is often overlooked is cleaning the grill.
Food residue and fat, such as from chicken or fish, often stick to the grill grates.
If left too long, scale and rust can appear, damaging your grill.
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How to clean the grill
To avoid this, consider the following simple method that uses ingredients generally available in your kitchen.
Tools and materials:
Before you start, prepare the following equipment:
- Rubber gloves
- Dish soap
- Nylon brush
- Baking soda
- White vinegar
Steps to clean the grill
Preheat the grill and let it cool
If the grill grate is covered in stubborn food crust, preheat the grill over low heat for 10 minutes.
This heat will help soften the fat and stuck-on food residue. After that, turn off the heat and let the grill cool before cleaning.
Wash the grill
Once cool, remove the grill grates from the appliance. Use rubber gloves to protect your hands from dirt.
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Wash the grates in the sink with dish soap and a nylon brush to remove food particles.
Use baking soda and vinegar
For stubborn crust, sprinkle a sufficient amount of baking soda on the surface of the bars.
Illustration of barbecue grilling meat. Spray white vinegar on it. The chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar will form a foam that helps dissolve dirt. After a few minutes, gently scrub the bars with a brush.
Rinse and dry
Once all the dirt is removed, rinse the bars with warm water until clean. Dry with a clean towel. Make sure the bars are completely dry before reinstalling to prevent rust.
Additional tips
Do not use wire brushes on fuel grills stainless steel or porcelain-coated so as not to damage the surface.
Also read: 4 ways to clean a charcoal grill, then grease it with oil
Clean the grill immediately after use to make it easier to clean later.
With these steps, your grill will be clean and ready for your next party. Good luck!
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