Tips For Cleaning Your BBQ After Winter

Whether you've been feasting on BBQ food all winter or not, as the weather warms up, it's time to gear up for more barbecues. Before you do, it’s important to make sure your barbecue is good to go and in perfect working condition to avoid any hiccups when you fire it up.

We all know cleaning the barbecue is not the most fun task, but it's important. After a long period of not using it, there might be some grease build-up and debris on your grill. It's worth giving your barbecue some regular TLC to keep it from rusting or corroding. Here’s what you need to do.

Detailed Barbecue Cleaning Tips

A proper cleaning is much more than a quick spritz of antibacterial spray and a sponge, you need the correct tools. The key to getting your barbecue sparkling clean is to invest in cleaning products that make it a cinch! Before you get started, be sure to wear protective gloves and safety glasses.

If you have a gas barbecue, disconnect the gas bottle before you start cleaning. However, you should run it before this, giving the barbecue around half an hour to heat up. It's much easier to remove debris and clean the grill once it's warm. The heat will burn off a lot of that and make cleaning simple. A steel bristled brush can aid you in brushing the grill, removing remaining debris and residue.

Once the barbecue cools completely, remove the grills and grates and any internal bits and pieces. A scraper or brush can be used to clean everything individually. The heat should have loosened the more stubborn carbon deposits to make this step a little easier. Remove the grease tray and empty any debris into a lidded container for disposal. You can wash it in hot, soapy water and ensure it fully dries before you replace it.

Some people recommend lightly oiling your grill with a seed oil to extend its lifespan, but that's a personal choice because it does slightly alter the flavour of your foods. Once the inner part of the appliance is complete, you can focus your attention on the exterior of your barbecue. Use a cleaning product designed for this purpose and a microfibre cloth to buff it to a perfect shine.

You should also check to ensure your gas tank is full, and in good condition, and ensure the valves are secure.

The Right Tool

The Scrub Daddy BBQ Daddy is the perfect accessory to prepare your barbecue for a season of cooking. Steam clean your grills without running the risk of losing steel bristles. This high-tech scrubber firms up when it's dipped in cold water, thanks to the FlexTexture core in its head.

The steel mesh is interwoven with stainless steel fibres to create a heat-resistant scrubber that strips charred buildup and works without elbow grease. It features a handy knob for leverage and a trigger to rotate easily when you need to use the scraper. You'll even find a bottle opener in its base. It's the perfect barbecue companion.

You can shop for the BBQ Daddy on CleanHQ, and find the full range of Scrub Daddy products and much more!