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The High-Tech Way
If you’re a fan of robot vacuums, then you’ll love the Grillbot Automatic Grill-Cleaning Robot. The battery-operated grill cleaner does all the work for you with a simple push of a button. This high-tech BBQ tool features three rotating brushes that scrape off the gunk on your grates. You can set the robot’s cleaning time from a 10-minute speed clean to a 30-minute deep clean. It beeps when it’s done, but you’ll know because it’s pretty loud while it’s working.
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The Deep Clean
To deep clean a grill, first remove the grill grates and any ashes from the bottom of the grill and ash catcher. Next, spray oven cleaner on the grates and on the inside of the grill. While the cleaner penetrates, mix up some warm water and dish detergent. Use a rag or paper towel to clean the exterior of the grill. Use the same solution to clean off the grill grates and the inside of the grill. When finished, use clean water to rinse off the entire grill before wiping everything dry. Safety first, always. With a few tools and tricks, it’s easy to put out a charcoal grill at home.
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The Preventative Way
Cleaning your charcoal grill grates before each grilling session can help cut back on the number of deep cleans you’ll have to do each season. An easy way to do this is to run a high-quality grill brush along the grates each time before cooking. Next, make sure to preheat your grill—doing so will help prevent food from sticking to the grates. Another step that helps keep food from sticking to the grates is to oil the grates. Simply dip a wadded-up paper towel into cooking oil, then use tongs to slide it along the hot grates.
