Keeping your BBQ grill clean is vital, both to ensure that the food tastes good and that it remains safe to use.
There will be nothing worse than getting the Outback reclining chairs out and inviting friends over, only for acrid smoke to drift across your garden! Read on to learn the mistakes to avoid when cleaning it.
Waiting too long
The grill should be given a wipe down every time you use it, otherwise carbon, bits of food and grease will build up. This will affect the cooking quality, but it also runs the risk of grease fires.
Alongside regular light cleanings, you must give your grill a thorough wash every few months.
Using the wrong brush
A mistake that a lot of BBQ owners make is to clean their grills with cheap hard bristle brushes or steel wool. Not only will they damage the surface, but they can also shed bristles – which subsequently wind up in the food. You will be much better off if you buy a proper grill brush that comes with bristles made of stainless steel. The surface should be wiped with a sponge or cloth.
Not cleaning the grease trap
Another common cleaning error is to forget about the grease trap. This needs to be emptied out every time you cook with your BBQ, before being washed with warm water and soap. If you do not do that, the overflow of grease can potentially lead to a fire.
Skip these mistakes when cleaning and you will have no problems. Enjoy your next BBQ!
