Homemade Grill Cleaner - BBQ cleaning on the Cheap - 2 Ways

Its is BBQ season once again, and that grill could use a good cleaning.  Below is a quick an natural homemade grill cleaner that you can try first before you get out the big guns.

What you will Need:

• Clean spray bottle
• White Vinegar
• Aluminum foil

Method:

Step 1 - Fill the spray bottle with undiluted White Vinegar (do not add water just straight vinegar).

Step 2 - Spray the grill thoroughly

Step 3 - Let sit for about 15 minutes

Step 4 - While waiting take some aluminum foil and crumple it into manageable balls

Step 5 - After 15 minutes, begin scrubbing with the aluminium foil.

Step 6 - Discard the aluminum foil.

Repeat as necessary

With this method there are no worries about chemicals or smells as vinegar has a fresh smell.  You can use this in between cooking as well.

If They are Super Horrible and Greasy, Then Check Out This Formula... 

What you will Need

• Fill a container with approx. one liter of hot water
• 1 x tablespoon of baking soda
• 1 x tablespoon of white vinegar

Soak your BBQ grates in this solution for at least an hour.

Then fill the container with hot soapy water and clean as usual.  You may need to use a nylon scrubby for tougher areas.

Cleaning Knobs and Rest of BBQ

You can also use the baking soda/vinegar solution to wipe down knobs and areas where grease tends to form, which of course attracts dirt and bugs.

Start the BBQ season off with a nice clean grill.

If you have left your BBQ way to long and the grills or grates are super filthy, then you may need to consider a more powerful cleaner.  WEBER makes a good non-toxic BBQ cleaner spray.


Allowing time to soak is one of the best ways to get them clean.

Barbecues are expensive, so it is nice to put it away clean, but that is not always possible, so this season, take it apart, clean the grills and grates, inspect for rodents and damage, and then enjoy!

If the grates are pitted and rusted - Don't Throw Away the BBQ!
You can get universal replacement grates.


You can replace most parts on a barbecue...

Every spring I see a lot of them at the end of the driveway, that don't look that old.  A little bit of care and you can keep them running for a long time.

The spring inspection and cleaning keeps them running smoothly.  Plus if you pick a nice day, you can do all this cleaning totally outside.  Invest in a couple of washing containers from the dollar store to soak the grills if necessary.

Happy BBQ season!