How to clean a gas BBQ
To clean your gas BBQ, you need to disconnect the gas first to ensure your safety. Detach all removable parts and clean them individually. Wash the body of the BBQ, leave it to dry and reassemble the grill back.
Here is the detailed process of how to clean a gas BBQ:
Clean the parts
Place all hot plates, char grill plates, flame diffusers and warmer racks in the bucket of warm soapy water and use a sponge to clean them.
Disconnect the gas (propane tank)
The first and most important thing to do before you start the actual cleaning process is to disconnect the gas.
Prepare a bucket of soapy water
Just a bucket of warm water with added dish soap will do the job. There is no need to use any dangerous chemicals.
Dethatch the parts of the BBQ
Using work gloves, remove the grates, the metal plates and basically all plates from the inside of the BBQ while they are still warm.
Remove the excess fat
Scrub the excess fat from the parts, again while they are still warm. When you’re cleaning the grill scrub both of its sides to make sure any fat that is underneath is cleaned off as well.
How to clean a charcoal BBQ?
If you have a charcoal BBQ, you need to deep-clean it at least once a year. Even more often, if you’re using it regularly. Carbon and ash can accumulate from the barbecue’s frequent usage, which can be extremely dangerous for your health.
Clean the grill grate and the charcoal grate. Remove the ash and clean the bottom of the BBQ and the tray. Reassemble the BBQ back and leave it to air dry before putting it away.
Follow the step-by-step process of how to clean a charcoal BBQ:
- Find a nice place outside your home.
Things may get messy. Therefore, it’s a good idea to do this outside of the house. - Removing the grill grate
If it possible, remove the grill grate. This will make your job a lot easier. - Clean the grill grate
The grill grate can be cleaned by using a long-handled stiff-wire brush. If you don’t have a brush you can use a ball of aluminium foil held with long-handled tongs. - Protect the grill grates
Once the grate is clean, apply vegetable oil, using folded paper towels or a rag. This coating of oil will help prevent food from sticking to the grate the next time you cook. Also, it will prevent rust. - Remove any leftover ash from the base of the grill
Too much ash build up can obstruct the vents at the bottom of the grill, making it difficult to control the temperature during cooking. Removing the charcoal grate at the base (if possible), will make getting the last of the ash out easier. - Clean the inside of the cook box and lid
When all the ash has been removed, clean the inside of the cook box and lid using mild dish soap and a brush. You may notice little black pieces on inside your barbecue’s lid. Don’t worry. They’re not peeling paint, it’s deposits of grease and smoke. They’re easily removed by brushing with a stainless steel brush. - Cleaning the charcoal grate
Make a ball of aluminium foil and use that for scrubbing. With it, you can remove any remaining gunk and debris that the brush couldn’t. - Place the charcoal grate back
Place the charcoal grate back into position and you’ll be ready to add fresh charcoal for your next use. - Clean the outside of the lid and cook box
You can then clean the outside of the lid and cook box using soap and water or a grill cleaning spray. - Dry
Towel dry and cover the grill until its next use to help prevent rust. If you store your grill outdoors, use a weather-resistant grill cover between uses. This will help preserve its appearance and extend the life of your grill.
