It’s getting warmer out— have you started grilling outside yet? It’s important to remember, it’s not just about the great food you make, it’s about the clean up as well. As outdoor furniture and grilling experts in Greenville, NC, we’re very used to the cleaning process, but we know everyone is not. To keep using and loving your propane gas grill, you need to keep it super cleaned and maintained. For that, setting a cleaning routine is essential. With that in mind, here are 3 great tips help you get started cleaning any grill.

1. Let It Cool Down

Give it time to cool by waiting a minute or so. While a little heat can help clean a little, you want to make sure you don’t hurt yourself in any way.

2. Soak Those Grates

Once it cools down, you can get started on the grill. Remove the grates and plates while wearing gloves and soak them in hot water. After waiting about 8 minutes, lean the soaked grates and plates against the wall, scrub them, then rinse them down with a hose.

3. Grab Your Grill Brush

While things are soaking, it’s a great time to get scrubbing. Use the grill brush to scrubbing all the inside elements. In addition, it’s a great idea to loosen cover heating elements with foil while you scrub the hood.

Final Steps

In addition to the tips about, it’s important to remember the following:

  • Put all grates, plates, and other elements back in their place
  • If your propane gas grill has a cabinet, sweep it out to get leaves and debris
  • Use stainless still cleaning wipes or a cotton cloth with soap water to wipe down the exterior of your grill

By following these tips, you’ll have a perfectly clean grill for anything you want to accomplish. If you’re interested in a new grill or outdoor furniture to complement it in Greenville, NC, don’t hesitate to contact us.