Clean Rust From Grill Grates
Datetime:2014-05-08 Hits:
You're about to commence another successful barbecue, when you lift the cover and see rust on your grill grate. Many grill fans have had to deal with this all too common grill malady. Rust on the grill grates is often caused by improper maintenance. Fortunately, there are several methods that can be used together or separately to clean rust from grill grates.
If you have food that sticks to your grill everytime you BBQ, then chances are it is time for you to clean it. There are multiple ways to clean your grill grates, and there are plenty of commercial products out there to help you do the job. But chances are what you really need is already lying around your house. Your grill grate will sparkle, or at least set your food free.
Warm weather and backyard barbecues go hand-in-hand. With each use, the grate on your grill is exposed to grease, food particles and ash if you use a charcoal grill. Cleaning the grill grate is a messy, sometimes labor-intensive job, which often leads people to avoid the task altogether. But a clean grill grate results in better tasting food, and less smoke emitted from burning food particles while grilling.
The use of laundry detergent to quickly and efficiently clean food, grease and grime off grill grates is probably one of the best-kept cleaning secrets. Laundry detergent works to dissolve grilled-on grease and food similar to the way it loosens and removes stains from clothing. Place a large bath or beach towel in the bottom of the bathtub and lay the grill grate on top of the towel. Cover the grill grates with hot water and mix in 1/2 cup liquid laundry detergent. Allow the grate to soak overnight then wipe it off the next morning with a clean sponge. The grease and grime will wipe right off the grill grate, which can be rinsed off and air-dried.
