My neighbor has decided to grill his turkey this Thanksgiving. What a bonus for his wife. She’ll have the freedom to cook as many side dishes as she pleases in their oven while Tom the Bird gets grilled outside.
Apparently, there are legions of grill fanatics who don’t bother to pack away their cook tops when the temperatures drop. If you are one of these diehards, then it’s important to keep your grill as clean as possible.
I’m not a huge fan of the fancy schmancy, as seen on TV grill cleaning tools, such as the Grill Daddy Cleaning Tool; however, my neighbor swears by his little steamer. The handheld tool contains hheavy-duty stainless steel bristles and cleans with the power of steam. In addition, the Grill Daddy comes with a removable brush for easy cleaning.
Personally, I stick to spray cleaners. Not only are they much cheaper than electric tools, they also kill E.coli, salmonella and other germs. Spray 9 Grill Cleaner is one of my personal favorites. It dissolves grease, burned-on food and carbon deposits. What’s more, it is very versatile. The cleaner works on grills, propane tanks, utensils, counter tops, brick, painted and stainless steel.
SunBrite also makes an excellent all-purpose grill cleaner. What’s more, since the product is all-natural, it is safe to use on virtually any surface. SunBrite works like magic to remove baked-on gunk from grills. The non-toxic, biodegradable cleaner is non-abrasive, and water soluble, plus it contains a light citrus scent.
You can purchase SunBrite Grill Cleaner in its standard form, or you can opt for the industrial strength liquid variety, which is designed to combat tough stains. If you are on a budget, I would suggest purchasing the industrial strength cleaner and diluting it for smaller jobs and general cleaning. For caked-on food or other challenging grill stains, use the cleaner at maximum strength or dilute down at a 2 to 1 ratio.