It's important to keep your grill clean so it stays in top working order. Here's how:
1 Remove all remaining ashes.
Then clean the inside and outside with a grill brush. Wash the interior and exterior with warm, soapy water. If you meet resistance, try rubbing it lightly with steel wool. Rinse and wipe dry.
2 After its final use before cleaning, while the grates are still warm, clean then with a stiff-bristle brush.
If you have cast-iron grates, oil them lightly after cleaning. Never use oven cleaner on it. This strong cleaner can damage the finish, plus it's a bad idea to put a caustic substance on the grates where food's going to go.