How to Clean a Barbecue Grill

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By eHow Contributing Writer

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Keeping your charcoal grill in fine grilling form is easy.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

rags, steel wool or wire grill brushes
Heavy-duty Scouring Pad
Garden Hoses And Attachments
Liquid Dish Soap
Kitchen Sponges
Hose-end Sprayers
Spray-on Oven Cleaner
Nonstick Cooking Spray
Rubber Gloves
Cooking Oil
Old Newspapers

Step 1

After you've finished cooking and the coals have died out, brush the grill grate with a stiff wire brush. Next time you're ready to cook, fire up the grill, brush the grate again and then coat it with a thin film of oil. This regimen should keep the grate perpetually clean and ready to go.
Step 2

When the ashes are cold, remove them from the collector pan beneath the grill. Allowing ashes to collect in the bottom of the grill for days or weeks will impede air flow and can collect moisture, causing your grill to rust.
Step 3

Don't worry too much about baked-on grease or juices that have collected on the walls of the lid or bottom of your grill; it has no effect on how well your grill will perform. Periodically use a wire brush to brush any flakes from the interior walls.
Step 4

If you really want to make your grill shine, remove the ashes and grill grates. Hose the grill out, then scrub with warm, soapy water and a fine steel wool pad.
Step 5

You can also clean the grates and the exterior of the grill with warm, soapy water and fine steel wool.

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lordjeffrey said

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on 8/4/2009 Good article, 5 stars/recommend.

on 5/23/2009 I think the best is to burn the grill "clean". As soon as the barbecuing is finished, lower the grill on the glowing charcoal and let the heat burn all rests and fat to carbon. When cooled don it is very easy to brush off. No oil, leave it dry like that, in a dry place. You can find more tips at www.electric-charcoal-starter.com!Enjoy!