Summer is over - Let's clean the grill!

After the season is the perfect time to give your grill a thorough care. Clean grill lasts longer, next time it heats up faster and the food will taste better from it - without burnt residues and smoke. We have prepared clear instructions for gas and charcoal grills and tips on how to winterize them, so that in the spring all you have to do is take off the tarpaulin and start grilling.

Why clean immediately after the season?

• Protection against corrosion and solidified grease. Fresh deposits are much easier to clean than hardened residues after winter.

• Better taste of food. Burns and old fat release unwanted odors and carcinogenic substances.

• Security. On gas grills, accumulated grease poses a fire hazard.

What you will need

Soft and brass grate brush, scraper, microfiber cloths, warm water, mild degreaser without perfume suitable for food contact, baking soda/citric acid (for stainless steel and enamel, not for stone), vegetable oil for "seasoning" cast iron, gloves.

Watch out for steel wires and aggressive chemicals - they can scratch the surface or break the protective layers.

Gas grill - step by step

1. Shut down and cool down
   Shut off the gas supply, disconnect the bomb. Allow the grill to cool.

2. "Burn-off" (optional before cleaning)
   Heat briefly on high heat (5-10 min.), close the lid. The residue will burn and go down easier. Then leave to cool.

3. Grids and drip tray
   Remove the grates, brush off the residue. If there is a heavy deposit, leave them soak in hot water with detergent (30-60 min.). Empty the drip tray and grease tray, degrease and dry.

4. Flavorizer bars / burner covers
   Remove, scrape with a scraper, wipe with warm water and soap. attention do not use vinegar on aluminum.

5. The inside of the tub and the lid
   Scrape off deposits, wipe with a damp cloth with a mild degreaser. You loosen the remains of the solidified grease with a paste baking soda + a drop of water.

6. Burners and nozzles
   Check for blockages. Clean with a soft brush. Do not use pins to avoid damaging the holes.

7. Exterior
   Clean the stainless steel with a mild agent and dry until dry, you will prevent the maps. Just wipe the chrome and painted parts.

8. Seasoning of cast iron
   If you have cast iron grates, brush lightly with a thin layer of oil and heat briefly. A protective film against corrosion is formed.

Charcoal grill - step by step

1. Ashes and carbon residues
   When they are completely cool, pour them out safely. Ash is alkaline - do not throw in the compost in large quantities and never into plastic containers until completely cold.

2. Grids
   Brush + hot water with detergent. It helps with resistant deposits steam (hot pot of water for the grill, close the lid for 10 min.), then clean.

3. Boiler/tub
   Scrape off deposits, wipe with warm water and soap. It can also handle enameled surfaces citric acid (dilute), natural stone never.

4. Ventilation flaps and grilles
   Remove grease and soot for flawless airflow the next time you grill.

5. Cast iron and accessories
   Cast iron parts after washing dry immediately and oil the tenounce.

Winterization: so that in the spring it is enough to light the fire

• Dryness is the key. Dry everything thoroughly after cleaning.

• Protective sheet with ventilation, store in a place with minimum moisture.

• A gas bomb store according to the manufacturer's instructions (outside living spaces, upright, cool and dry).

• Inspection of seals and hoses - replace the cracks now, not until May.

• Accessories (needles, skewers, baskets) store clean and dry in a box so that they do not rust.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Aggressive degreasers with perfume - they stick and can affect the taste.

• Steel brushes for stainless steel and enamel - they scratch unnecessarily. Choose brass/nylon.

• Cast iron washing with water and slow drying - leads to corrosion. Always dry and oil the cast iron.

• Acid cleaners for natural stone - marble, limestone, terrazzo are etched.

We also clean grills as part of house cleaning

At professional cleaning of common areas of apartment buildings on request, we will also take care of garden grill in the yard or on the terrace - we clean the grates, drip systems, surfaces and the surroundings of the site. You can find more about the service on the page apartment building cleaning.