Can I use oven cleaner to clean my gas grill?
On One Hand: Oven Cleaner Can Harm Your GrillAccording to grill manufacturer Weber, oven cleaner should never be used on a gas grill, as the chemicals could damage the painted surfaces. The experts at Reckitt Benckiser, makers of Easy-Off Oven Cleaner, also say that regular oven cleaner should not be used on a grill’s exterior, interior or components.On the Other: Some Oven Cleaners are Made for GrillsEasy-Off makes two oven cleaners that can be used on gas grills: Fume-Free Oven Cleaner and Easy Off BBQ Grill Cleaner. While the BBQ Grill Cleaner can be used on the entire grill, it is recommended that the grill racks be removed and placed on newspaper before using the Fume-Free Cleaner.Bottom LineRegular oven cleaner contains chemicals that can harm the interior of most gas grills, but some cleaners can safely clean the racks when they have been removed from inside the grill.
