If you want to know how to make dirty and encrusted grills of the barbecue shine, there are brilliant DIY solutions without having to spend on products to clean it, here’s how to do it.

Clean the grates

Cooking and enjoying grilled food can be a tasty and fulfilling experience. But then you have to come across the cleaning of the grill that is struggling but don’t despair, there are ideal solutions to make your barbecue grill shine again.

There are several benefits to using grills to cook food

First of all, the flavor: the grill gives the food a smoky and unique flavor. The heat of the grill forms those crusts, which give the food a rich and tasty flavor

It greatly reduces fat, so grilling meat allows excess fat to reduce it and eat healthier.

If we want to talk about the texture, grilling gives food a crunchy texture on the outside and juicy on the inside, tasty and soft.

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How to clean dirty grates with coarse salt

Using coarse salt can be an effective method of cleaning your grill. Here’s how you can do it:

  • Heat the grill by turning on the heat and heat the grill for about 10-15 minutes. This will help dissolve food residue and make cleaning easier;
  • Prepare the coarse salt, take some coarse salt and pour a good amount onto the heated grill. Make sure the grill is still hot but not hot, so you can avoid crumbling.
  • Rub the grill, using a special brush for the grill, rub the coarse salt over the entire surface. Make sure to rub both the grill bars and the sides;
  • Remove the salt, once you have rubbed the salt on the grill, use the brush to scrape off the salt and food residue. You can also use a cloth.

How to clean dirty grates with White vinegar

To clean the grates with white vinegar, here are the steps to take

  • Cool the grill, before you start cleaning it, make sure the grill is completely cool to avoid burning;
  • Prepare white vinegar: Mix white vinegar and water in a container or spray bottle. Shake well to mix completely;
  • Spray the mixture onto the grill, especially the encrusted areas. Allow the solution to soften burnt food residue for a few minutes;
  • Brush the grill: Use a BBQ brush with sturdy bristles to scrub the grill surface very hard. Especially on encrusted or hard-to-clean areas. White vinegar will help remove all the dirt.
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Conclusion

If more stubborn residues remain, it is advisable to repeat the operations mentioned above. It would be advisable to disassemble the grill and soak it in a basin with boiling water in which you will pour one or two glasses of white vinegar (depending on how large the grill is), and leave to soak for about 3 hours. after which it will be much easier to remove the dirt allowing you to degrease even the most difficult places.