Clean A Bbq Grill Grate
You want to scrape your grates after each use but you should also do a deep cleanse at least once a year.
Clean a bbq grill grate. To clean grill grates start by mixing 1 cup of vinegar and 2 cups of baking soda in a large container or trash bag. When the grill is cool remove the grates and flavorizer bars and put them into a full bucket of soapy water. Most people hardly believe that vinegar has other uses other than as a dressing for salad but you will be surprised to find out that it is one of the effective cleaning agents for grill grates. Use the spray bottle to apply the vinegar water mixture to your grill grates.
The idea behind this method is simple get the grate super hot 550 f until all the caked on grease burns up. Let them soak for at least 15 minutes. Remove anything else from the grill that you can. Ash and debris will fall onto the foil wipe the walls with a damp paper towel.
Use the grill brush to scrub the inside walls above the elements. There may even be a cleaning level on your burner dials. Clean the inside walls minutes 5 through 8. For a more thorough cleaning you can remove the grates from the grill use a sponge dipped in soapy water to wipe them down and then replace them in the grill once the are rinsed and dried thoroughly but this is not required after every use.
Vinegar is an acid and it eats into the oils and grease residue on the grates leaving it clean and free of germs. Cleaning doesn t have to be a chore but depending on what type of grill grates you re using you want to be careful how you clean them. Spray the solution on your grates. It is the fumes from the ammonia that loosens all the gunk on your grates.
You can throw the grates in a self cleaning oven or simply place some aluminum foil down on top of the grate close the lid and light up the grill. Pour 1 cup ammonia in a thick garbage bag place your bbq grates inside the bag and seal tightly. I used a rubber band to seal my garbage bag. It is important you seal the bag tightly.
Cleaning your grill grates will help reduce rust buildup and ensure tasty food when you grill. Spray more solution on spots that are particularly crusty. Then step back and allow the sprayed grates to sit for 5 to 10 minutes. First make sure your grill is off and that the grates are cool enough to touch safely.