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Grill clean? Before you light that next match – think about the last time you cleaned that cooker.If it’s been sitting out in the yard for six or seven months now, accumulating dirt, insects, even rust - and been old faithful all summer long - a ritual cleaning might just be in order. Just as you wouldn’t fry an egg in a dirty frying pan, you likely don’t want to throw that juicy steak or succulent snapper fillet on a dirty grate, either. Here’s how to get your charcoal cooker clean: 1 Clean the cooking grate with a brass brush and warm soapy water. If you meet resistance, try rubbing it lightly with steel wool. Rinse and dry. (Lightly coat cast-iron grates with cooking oil.) 2 Remove last year’s ashes. (You are so bad!) 3 Clean the inside and outside with the brass brush. Wash with warm, soapy water. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Now to keep it clean, treat it just like you would any other cooking surface. Wipe up spills immediately – before they get cooked on – and cleanup will be much easier. (The outdoor cooker will look nicer, too). After each use: 1 Clean grates with a wire brush. (For best effect, the grates should still be warm.) If you have cast iron grates, oil them lightly after cleaning. Tip: Never use oven cleaner on your backyard barbecue. It can damage the finish – and you definitely don’t want to put a caustic substance on the grates where food’s going to go. Party-Perfect Patios & Decks If you find this website useful, please consider helping with its production with a donation of $10. To say 'thank you' for your generosity, we will give you the info packed e-book for parents considering a family pet – and those who already have one – “Taming the Family Zoo”. Your e-book link will be sent to you with your donation receipt.
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