How Do You Clean Fat Residue Off Barbecue Grills?
Fat residue builds up on barbecue grills quickly. The grill surface, grill lid and the heat plate are typical areas that catch most of the residue when the meal’s fat burns. Frequent cleaning helps to remove the fat residue and other harmful contaminants. Open the lid to the barbecue grill. Look for large areas of fat residue build-up. Let the grill cool completely. Put on latex gloves and remove the grill grates. Many grill grates simply lift out or pull straight out. Take out the warming tray or grate if your grill has one. Spray all of the grill grates with an oven cleaner. Cover each grill grate, paying close attention to the areas most affected with fat residue. Place each grill grate into a large plastic garbage bag and tie it closed. This allows the cleaner to work quickly in a closed environment. Clean the interior of the lid with the same oven cleaner or a soapy sponge. Wipe away any residue from the lid handle to the rear hinges. Take out the grill grates and clean in a warm
