{"id":31922,"date":"2020-10-30T07:19:44","date_gmt":"2020-10-30T07:19:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expondo.co.uk\/inspirations\/make-your-gas-barbecue-grill-shine-like-new-again\/"},"modified":"2022-07-21T08:58:07","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T08:58:07","slug":"make-your-gas-barbecue-grill-shine-like-new-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/make-your-gas-barbecue-grill-shine-like-new-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Make your gas barbecue grill shine like new again!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Nothing\u00a0lasts forever &#8230; especially barbecue parties. And once your guests have left, you don&#8217;t want to leave a dirty, dried up grill. It should be properly cleaned after each use! Fortunately, with gas barbecue grills, the job is twice as easy, and the\u00a0sooner you clean it, the better for you.<\/strong><br><strong>A gas grill is much easier to clean when it is still warm. Let\u2019s have a closer look at\u00a0how to do so.\u00a0You don&#8217;t need to clean the inside of the dome each time after a barbecue. Experts usually advise you do this once before and once after the barbecue season, for example just before putting the grill away for winter. Looking after your equipment is not only important from a hygienic perspective, but\u00a0will also prolong the life of your equipment and make your food taste much better.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-d0b805b0-d8be-4e6a-a5a1-3ab7c1465d7c\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n                    <div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/make-your-gas-barbecue-grill-shine-like-new-again\/#0-the-golden-rules-for-a-clean-gas-barbecue-grill>The golden rules for a clean gas barbecue grill<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/make-your-gas-barbecue-grill-shine-like-new-again\/#1-how-to-clean-the-grill-brush>How to clean the grill brush<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/make-your-gas-barbecue-grill-shine-like-new-again\/#2-not-only-the-grate-requires-attention>Not only the grate requires attention<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/make-your-gas-barbecue-grill-shine-like-new-again\/#3-the-devil-is-in-the-details>The devil is in the details<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/make-your-gas-barbecue-grill-shine-like-new-again\/#4-how-should-you-clean-a-cast-iron-grate>How should you clean a cast iron grate?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/make-your-gas-barbecue-grill-shine-like-new-again\/#5-how-is-cleaning-commercial-barbecue-grills-different-from-cleaning-home-use-versions>How is cleaning commercial barbecue grills different from cleaning home-use versions?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-the-golden-rules-for-a-clean-gas-barbecue-grill\">The golden rules for a clean gas barbecue grill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Small pieces of meat, fat, marinade or&nbsp;bits&nbsp;of halloumi cheese &#8230; such leftovers will turn into mould over time. And since the remains&nbsp;will&nbsp;stick not only to the top surface but also to the bottom of the wire rack, the quicker you get your wire brush out the better.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Close the barbecue lid and reheat the grill to the maximum. When exposed to heat, the leftovers will dry up completely, leaving behind only a charred pile of white ash that can be easily removed with&nbsp;a&nbsp;grill brush. Thanks to the above&nbsp;step, you can also clean the burner covers below the grate.&nbsp;To finish off, wipe everything down with a damp cloth and a bit of washing-up liquid, and everything should shine like new again!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How can you tell if&nbsp;the&nbsp;cleaning process is over? It&#8217;s&nbsp;very&nbsp;simple. Cleaning a barbecue grill is like choosing a new Pope. The rising smoke will tell you when the grill has &#8220;burnt out any remaining dirt&#8221;. Less and less smoke will then be visible, which&nbsp;usually happens after 10-15 minutes. Only then should you open the lid to see what&#8217;s going on underneath it. If not everything has turned into dust, then close the lid and wait a few minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-how-to-clean-the-grill-brush\">How to clean the grill brush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also prevent food from sticking to the metal brush, the sole task of which should be to remove the above-mentioned ash. However, if the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expondo.co.uk\/grill-accessories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">grill brush<\/a>&nbsp;does become dirty, we recommend cleaning it with water and grease-dissolving detergent, and rinsing everything off with hot water. Don&#8217;t forget to dry it afterwards! Then shake the brush well and wrap it in a towel. To prevent too much dirt, put the brush under the grill cover in order for it to also &#8220;burn out&#8221;. This is, of course,&nbsp;provided that the brush is equipped with a long and heat-resistant handle. For this reason wooden handles are&nbsp;generally&nbsp;unsuitable for this method<\/p>\n\n\n              <div id=\"expondo-products-block_5fb17cc18547a\" class=\"expondo-block expondo-block--products\">\n          <div class=\"expondo-block__inner-container\">\n            <ul class=\"list list--products\">\n                              <li class=\"item\">\n                  <a href=\"\/royal-catering-grill-brush-3-spirals-7-cm-10011394\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.expondo.com\/asset\/product_photos\/10011394_photo_1\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\" \/>\n                  <\/a>\n                  <strong class=\"title\">\n                    <a href=\"\/royal-catering-grill-brush-3-spirals-7-cm-10011394\">\n                        Grill Brush &#8211; 3 spirals &#8211; 7 cm                    <\/a>\n                  <\/strong>\n\n                                      <span class=\"price\">\n                                          <\/span>\n                                  <\/li>\n                              <li class=\"item\">\n                  <a href=\"\/royal-catering-grill-brush-1-spiral-stainless-steel-10011395\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.expondo.com\/asset\/product_photos\/10011395_photo_1\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\" \/>\n                  <\/a>\n                  <strong class=\"title\">\n                    <a href=\"\/royal-catering-grill-brush-1-spiral-stainless-steel-10011395\">\n                        Grill Brush &#8211; 1 spiral &#8211; stainless steel                    <\/a>\n                  <\/strong>\n\n                                      <span class=\"price\">\n                                          <\/span>\n                                  <\/li>\n                              <li class=\"item\">\n                  <a href=\"\/royal-catering-electric-rotisserie-140-cm-10011017\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.expondo.com\/asset\/product_photos\/10011017_photo_1\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\" \/>\n                  <\/a>\n                  <strong class=\"title\">\n                    <a href=\"\/royal-catering-electric-rotisserie-140-cm-10011017\">\n                        Electric Rotisserie &#8211; 140 cm                    <\/a>\n                  <\/strong>\n\n                                      <span class=\"price\">\n                                          <\/span>\n                                  <\/li>\n                              <li class=\"item\">\n                  <a href=\"\/royal-catering-gas-griddle-65-cm-propane-butane-30-mbar-10010101\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.expondo.com\/asset\/product_photos\/10010101_photo_1\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\" \/>\n                  <\/a>\n                  <strong class=\"title\">\n                    <a href=\"\/royal-catering-gas-griddle-65-cm-propane-butane-30-mbar-10010101\">\n                        Gas Griddle &#8211; 65 cm &#8211; Propane\/Butane &#8211; 30 mbar                    <\/a>\n                  <\/strong>\n\n                                      <span class=\"price\">\n                              <ins>439.00&nbsp;\u20ac<\/ins>\n                    <\/span>\n                                  <\/li>\n                          <\/ul>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-not-only-the-grate-requires-attention\">Not only the grate requires attention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When cleaning the barbecue grill, do not forget about the drip tray and the worktop. Not only the grate, burner guards or grill plates need to be cleaned. Everyone has a cloth or sponge at home, as well as access to water and grease-dissolving detergent. So what are you waiting for? Allow the larger food particles to soak,&nbsp;and&nbsp;then scrape them off. Vinegar as a&nbsp;cleaning agent is good at getting rid of dried-up remains.&nbsp;Once again, do not use a wire brush or steel wool to scrub the stainless steel surfaces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The grill exterior does not necessarily need to be cleaned after each use, although&nbsp;it is relatively easy to do all the steps manually. Available glass or stainless steel cleaners are usually very effective degreasers on the external surfaces. It is enough to clean the exterior at the end of the barbecue season, which is just before winter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-the-devil-is-in-the-details\">The devil is in the details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all food remains will stick to the grate or the burner cover. Chunks of meat, marinade and leaking fat often end up on the bottom of the grill. All these bits that have fallen to the bottom will eventually start to rot if you don&#8217;t react in time. The problem, however, is that any remains will stick to the bottom, even if you apply the &#8220;burn clean&#8221; method. The reason is very simple: the heat will rise just above&nbsp;them.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before cleaning the interior, be sure that the grill has cooled down completely so that you do not burn yourself when removing the metal parts. To avoid scratching, do not remove dirt with a metal pan cleaner, but rather a plastic or wooden spatula. The grill surface should be cleaned with a mild detergent that will not damage the material. Oven&nbsp;washing up liquid&nbsp;should do the job here. Let it soak into the oily layer of leftovers for a few minutes, then wipe it all off with a cloth. This step is especially useful for owners of gas barbecue grills&nbsp;with a drip pan, which makes it easier to the&nbsp;dirt&nbsp;to&nbsp;be easily removed, wiped off and disposed of in one go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-how-should-you-clean-a-cast-iron-grate\">How should you clean a cast iron grate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cast iron grates are cleaned in the same way as ones made from stainless steel. For coarse dirt, careful use of a soft brass brush is often recommended. After cleaning, apply a thin layer of oil with a soft cloth and burn off the dirt so that the patina is preserved. You can use olive oil or vegetable oil for this. However, this is not necessary after each cleaning. Without the patina on&nbsp;the&nbsp;cast iron grate, the food would start to stick to the metal.&nbsp;Additionally, this layer of oil protects the grill grate against corrosion. What if rust starts to appear? Just rub in heat-resistant cooking oil and turn on the grill.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are&nbsp;thinking of&nbsp;regularly cleaning certain parts of your gas barbecue grill with water or in a dishwasher, then we highly recommend against it! This would&nbsp;surely make&nbsp;everything start to rust.. Therefore, the &#8220;good old&#8221; method of wrapping a dirty grate with a damp newspaper is not a good idea.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be especially careful when using a high-pressure or steam cleaner! Before you get rid of the dirt under high pressure, remove any vulnerable parts (such as gas burners) and check the gaskets and gas hoses for any damage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-how-is-cleaning-commercial-barbecue-grills-different-from-cleaning-home-use-versions\">How is cleaning commercial barbecue grills different from cleaning home-use versions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of cleaning a gas barbecue grill with easy-to-clean stainless steel or die-cast aluminium plates is very different. These models are popular in the catering industry.&nbsp;It&nbsp;doesn&#8217;t matter whether the grill plates are flat or not. Strict hygiene guidelines are particularly important when it comes to commercial catering, so commercial grills should always be cleaned following industry recommendations. The great advantage of grill plates is that no&nbsp;grease or larger food remains&nbsp;will fall into the grill, so cleaning the interior becomes unnecessary. Fat drains away much more easily with&nbsp;grooved&nbsp;plates, which is why they are also considered a &#8220;healthier&#8221; option. However, compared to flat&nbsp;plates, the&nbsp;grooved&nbsp;structure makes them more difficult to clean.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under&nbsp;no circumstances should these items be cleaned with abrasive solutions or detergent, as this could&nbsp;cause scratches to the surface, and even the smallest scratches will cause food to stick to the plate.&nbsp;Use&nbsp;a plastic scraper to push the oily residue into the grease tray&nbsp;instead.&nbsp;Removing the container is simple&nbsp;and the contents are easily rinsed.&nbsp;You just need to wipe the surface with a damp cloth at the end. Most commercial barbecue grills available on the market have a triple-sided splash guard. Cleaning both the raised side walls and the rear walls becomes child&#8217;s play, and your gas barbecue grill will be ready to prepare more delicious food in no time!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n              <div id=\"expondo-products-block_5fb17c6885475\" class=\"expondo-block expondo-block--products\">\n          <div class=\"expondo-block__inner-container\">\n            <ul class=\"list list--products\">\n                              <li class=\"item\">\n                  <a href=\"\/royal-catering-gas-griddle-65-cm-propane-butane-30-mbar-10010101\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.expondo.com\/asset\/product_photos\/10010101_photo_1\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\" \/>\n                  <\/a>\n                  <strong class=\"title\">\n                    <a href=\"\/royal-catering-gas-griddle-65-cm-propane-butane-30-mbar-10010101\">\n                        Gas Griddle &#8211; 65 cm &#8211; Propane\/Butane &#8211; 30 mbar                    <\/a>\n                  <\/strong>\n\n                                      <span class=\"price\">\n                              <ins>439.00&nbsp;\u20ac<\/ins>\n                    <\/span>\n                                  <\/li>\n                              <li class=\"item\">\n                  <a href=\"\/royal-catering-double-gas-griddle-65-cm-natural-gas-20-mbar-10010116\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.expondo.com\/asset\/product_photos\/10010116_photo_1\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\" \/>\n                  <\/a>\n                  <strong class=\"title\">\n                    <a href=\"\/royal-catering-double-gas-griddle-65-cm-natural-gas-20-mbar-10010116\">\n                        Double Gas Griddle &#8211; 65 cm &#8211; natural gas &#8211; 20 mbar                    <\/a>\n                  <\/strong>\n\n                                      <span class=\"price\">\n                                          <\/span>\n                                  <\/li>\n                              <li class=\"item\">\n                  <a href=\"\/royal-catering-gas-griddle-60-x-40-cm-smooth-2-x-3-100-w-natural-gas-20-mbar-10011919\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.expondo.com\/asset\/product_photos\/10011919_photo_1\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\" \/>\n                  <\/a>\n                  <strong class=\"title\">\n                    <a href=\"\/royal-catering-gas-griddle-60-x-40-cm-smooth-2-x-3-100-w-natural-gas-20-mbar-10011919\">\n                        Gas Griddle &#8211; 60 x 40 cm &#8211; smooth &#8211; 2 x 3,100 W &#8211; natural gas &#8211; 20 mbar                    <\/a>\n                  <\/strong>\n\n                                      <span class=\"price\">\n                                          <\/span>\n                                  <\/li>\n                              <li class=\"item\">\n                  <a href=\"\/royal-catering-gas-griddle-35-x-40-cm-smooth-3-000-w-propane-butane-0-03-bar-10011693\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.expondo.com\/asset\/product_photos\/10011693_photo_1\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\" \/>\n                  <\/a>\n                  <strong class=\"title\">\n                    <a href=\"\/royal-catering-gas-griddle-35-x-40-cm-smooth-3-000-w-propane-butane-0-03-bar-10011693\">\n                        Gas Griddle &#8211; 35 x 40 cm &#8211; smooth &#8211; 3,000 W &#8211; propane \/ butane &#8211; 0.03 bar                    <\/a>\n                  <\/strong>\n\n                                      <span class=\"price\">\n                                          <\/span>\n                                  <\/li>\n                          <\/ul>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nothing\u00a0lasts forever &#8230; especially barbecue parties. And once your guests have left, you don&#8217;t want to&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":31923,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ub_ctt_via":"","rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"_strive_post_notes":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3038,3043],"tags":[],"promotion":[],"class_list":["post-31922","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gastronomy-en-ie","category-maintenance-and-whs-en-ie"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gasgrill.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Peter Kiefer","author_link":"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/author\/peter-kiefer\/"},"reading_time":"5","author_thumbnail":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ff77ad528c92847da192287f12249c0b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","excerpt_full":"\n<p><strong>Nothing\u00a0lasts forever ... especially barbecue parties. And once your guests have left, you don't want to leave a dirty, dried up grill. It should be properly cleaned after each use! Fortunately, with gas barbecue grills, the job is twice as easy, and the\u00a0sooner you clean it, the better for you.<\/strong><br><strong>A gas grill is much easier to clean when it is still warm. Let\u2019s have a closer look at\u00a0how to do so.\u00a0You don't need to clean the inside of the dome each time after a barbecue. Experts usually advise you do this once before and once after the barbecue season, for example just before putting the grill away for winter. Looking after your equipment is not only important from a hygienic perspective, but\u00a0will also prolong the life of your equipment and make your food taste much better.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"0-the-golden-rules-for-a-clean-gas-barbecue-grill\">The golden rules for a clean gas barbecue grill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Small pieces of meat, fat, marinade or&nbsp;bits&nbsp;of halloumi cheese ... such leftovers will turn into mould over time. And since the remains&nbsp;will&nbsp;stick not only to the top surface but also to the bottom of the wire rack, the quicker you get your wire brush out the better.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Close the barbecue lid and reheat the grill to the maximum. When exposed to heat, the leftovers will dry up completely, leaving behind only a charred pile of white ash that can be easily removed with&nbsp;a&nbsp;grill brush. Thanks to the above&nbsp;step, you can also clean the burner covers below the grate.&nbsp;To finish off, wipe everything down with a damp cloth and a bit of washing-up liquid, and everything should shine like new again!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How can you tell if&nbsp;the&nbsp;cleaning process is over? It's&nbsp;very&nbsp;simple. Cleaning a barbecue grill is like choosing a new Pope. The rising smoke will tell you when the grill has \"burnt out any remaining dirt\". Less and less smoke will then be visible, which&nbsp;usually happens after 10-15 minutes. Only then should you open the lid to see what's going on underneath it. If not everything has turned into dust, then close the lid and wait a few minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-how-to-clean-the-grill-brush\">How to clean the grill brush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also prevent food from sticking to the metal brush, the sole task of which should be to remove the above-mentioned ash. However, if the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expondo.co.uk\/grill-accessories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grill brush<\/a>&nbsp;does become dirty, we recommend cleaning it with water and grease-dissolving detergent, and rinsing everything off with hot water. Don't forget to dry it afterwards! Then shake the brush well and wrap it in a towel. To prevent too much dirt, put the brush under the grill cover in order for it to also \"burn out\". This is, of course,&nbsp;provided that the brush is equipped with a long and heat-resistant handle. For this reason wooden handles are&nbsp;generally&nbsp;unsuitable for this method<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-not-only-the-grate-requires-attention\">Not only the grate requires attention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When cleaning the barbecue grill, do not forget about the drip tray and the worktop. Not only the grate, burner guards or grill plates need to be cleaned. Everyone has a cloth or sponge at home, as well as access to water and grease-dissolving detergent. So what are you waiting for? Allow the larger food particles to soak,&nbsp;and&nbsp;then scrape them off. Vinegar as a&nbsp;cleaning agent is good at getting rid of dried-up remains.&nbsp;Once again, do not use a wire brush or steel wool to scrub the stainless steel surfaces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The grill exterior does not necessarily need to be cleaned after each use, although&nbsp;it is relatively easy to do all the steps manually. Available glass or stainless steel cleaners are usually very effective degreasers on the external surfaces. It is enough to clean the exterior at the end of the barbecue season, which is just before winter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-the-devil-is-in-the-details\">The devil is in the details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all food remains will stick to the grate or the burner cover. Chunks of meat, marinade and leaking fat often end up on the bottom of the grill. All these bits that have fallen to the bottom will eventually start to rot if you don't react in time. The problem, however, is that any remains will stick to the bottom, even if you apply the \"burn clean\" method. The reason is very simple: the heat will rise just above&nbsp;them.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before cleaning the interior, be sure that the grill has cooled down completely so that you do not burn yourself when removing the metal parts. To avoid scratching, do not remove dirt with a metal pan cleaner, but rather a plastic or wooden spatula. The grill surface should be cleaned with a mild detergent that will not damage the material. Oven&nbsp;washing up liquid&nbsp;should do the job here. Let it soak into the oily layer of leftovers for a few minutes, then wipe it all off with a cloth. This step is especially useful for owners of gas barbecue grills&nbsp;with a drip pan, which makes it easier to the&nbsp;dirt&nbsp;to&nbsp;be easily removed, wiped off and disposed of in one go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-how-should-you-clean-a-cast-iron-grate\">How should you clean a cast iron grate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cast iron grates are cleaned in the same way as ones made from stainless steel. For coarse dirt, careful use of a soft brass brush is often recommended. After cleaning, apply a thin layer of oil with a soft cloth and burn off the dirt so that the patina is preserved. You can use olive oil or vegetable oil for this. However, this is not necessary after each cleaning. Without the patina on&nbsp;the&nbsp;cast iron grate, the food would start to stick to the metal.&nbsp;Additionally, this layer of oil protects the grill grate against corrosion. What if rust starts to appear? Just rub in heat-resistant cooking oil and turn on the grill.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are&nbsp;thinking of&nbsp;regularly cleaning certain parts of your gas barbecue grill with water or in a dishwasher, then we highly recommend against it! This would&nbsp;surely make&nbsp;everything start to rust.. Therefore, the \"good old\" method of wrapping a dirty grate with a damp newspaper is not a good idea.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be especially careful when using a high-pressure or steam cleaner! Before you get rid of the dirt under high pressure, remove any vulnerable parts (such as gas burners) and check the gaskets and gas hoses for any damage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-how-is-cleaning-commercial-barbecue-grills-different-from-cleaning-home-use-versions\">How is cleaning commercial barbecue grills different from cleaning home-use versions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of cleaning a gas barbecue grill with easy-to-clean stainless steel or die-cast aluminium plates is very different. These models are popular in the catering industry.&nbsp;It&nbsp;doesn't matter whether the grill plates are flat or not. Strict hygiene guidelines are particularly important when it comes to commercial catering, so commercial grills should always be cleaned following industry recommendations. The great advantage of grill plates is that no&nbsp;grease or larger food remains&nbsp;will fall into the grill, so cleaning the interior becomes unnecessary. Fat drains away much more easily with&nbsp;grooved&nbsp;plates, which is why they are also considered a \"healthier\" option. However, compared to flat&nbsp;plates, the&nbsp;grooved&nbsp;structure makes them more difficult to clean.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under&nbsp;no circumstances should these items be cleaned with abrasive solutions or detergent, as this could&nbsp;cause scratches to the surface, and even the smallest scratches will cause food to stick to the plate.&nbsp;Use&nbsp;a plastic scraper to push the oily residue into the grease tray&nbsp;instead.&nbsp;Removing the container is simple&nbsp;and the contents are easily rinsed.&nbsp;You just need to wipe the surface with a damp cloth at the end. Most commercial barbecue grills available on the market have a triple-sided splash guard. Cleaning both the raised side walls and the rear walls becomes child's play, and your gas barbecue grill will be ready to prepare more delicious food in no time!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31922"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31922"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31922\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35314,"href":"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31922\/revisions\/35314"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31923"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31922"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31922"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31922"},{"taxonomy":"promotion","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.expondo.ie\/inspirations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/promotion?post=31922"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}