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How To Clean the Inside of Your Grill

Learn from the professionals how to clean the inside of your grill for a spotless finish.

Introduction

The inside of a grill is often most neglected because most people simply don’t know how to clean it. Many grill enthusiasts simply scrub their grates and call it a day, but nothing can compare a deep cleaning. Without it, residue can build up and burn up leaving behind a charred layer of grime that can effect the longevity of your grill and the flavor of your food. Follow this easy guide to keep your grill looking its best, performing at its peak, and providing you with high quality meals for years to come.

Why You Should Clean the Inside of Your Grill

There are a multitude of reasons to clean the inside of a grill, the least of which is aesthetics. Some of the other reasons include:

  • Health and safety: Built up grease can cause fires and attract rodents.
  • Better flavor: Old greasy grills add old greasy flavors to the food you cook on them.
  • Prolonged grill life: Clean components can prevent corrosion and clogging. This reduces the need for repairs and saves you money.
  • Efficient performance: Even heat means more efficient performance that improves the quality of your meals and lowers fuel costs.

What You’ll Need

Heat resistant gloves

Grill degreaser

Lots of rags

Grate scrubber

Cleaning rags

Wet/dry vacuum

Tarp/plastic sheeting

Dish soap

Steel scrubbers

Getting Started:

Cleaning the inside of a grill is dirty work. That’s why we recommend taking the time to protect your workspace with a tarp or plastic/paper sheeting. This will reduce the risk of leaving behind any greasy messes on your deck, patio, or outdoor kitchen.

First, scrub any burnt on food debris off your grates, then remove them from your grill and set them to soak in a bin of soapy water.

Next, you’ll want to scrub and remove any other interior components such as flavorizer bars, or heat trays.

Once the heat box of your grill is emptied down to its burners, you may choose to remove them as well. Depending on the brand of your grill, they may be held in place by hard to reach clips or screws. This is one of the benefits of hiring professionals to handle the job. Our technicians have the patience and commitment to provide the most thorough deep clean possible.

For the typical grill enthusiast, working around the burners will suffice.

Now that your grills innards are exposed, let’s get down to business.

The Cleaninh Process

Bring out your wet/dry vacuum and get ready to get rid of all that gunk at the bottom of your grill. The first part is simple enough, simply vacuum out any debris from inside your grill, scraping the sides as necessary.

Next, give your grill a hefty coat of degreaser and let it work its magic while you turn your attention back to your grates.

After a few minutes soaking in soapy water, your grates should be ready for a scrub down. For any stubborn spots, let some degreaser sit on it but be sure to rinse thoroughly!

Degrease, Rinse, Repeat