Grill Cleaning

[Kitchen Witch]

Charcoal - Once cold, remove the grill rack and scrub off any residue with a wire brush, then wash with a soapy scouring pad and dry. Remove the cold ashes from the grate and brush it out. Periodically, clean the rest of the barbecue with an oven cleaner to get rid of any accumulated grease and dirt, then rinse thoroughly.

Gas - Always clean the rack, lid, drip trays and gas burners before putting away. The lava rocks can be cleaned a couple of times during their life to get rid of fats and juices, which may taint the food on future occasions. Wash in hot soapy water, then rinse and leave to dry. Lava rocks will need to be replaced when they start to break down.

When putting the barbecue away, wash the outside with hot soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.