IT’S officially grilling season and some simple steps may make the clean-up process easier.
Four easy tricks will cut through the grease on your barbeque and have it ready to go for your next party.
Liam Glennon, senior outdoor leisure buyer at VonHaus, revealed his DIY hacks for cleaning your grill this summer.
One tip for perfecting your post-al fresco dining clean-up is to use a popular burger ingredient to scrub your grill.
He recommended using an onion to steam clean the grease from your barbeque.
“One novel, natural solution to lingering grime is to clean the bars with an onion,” he explained.
Glennon broke down the two simple steps required for the “onion trick.”
“Lightly turn up the temperature and attach half an onion to a fork to create a makeshift handle,” he said.
“Rub gently over the hot grill so the onion’s water naturally leaks across the BBQ—its antibacterial properties will remove any impurities.”
He pointed out that the budget-friendly trick contains no chemicals, making it safer to use than most cleaning products.
Glennon also recommended using beer to get your barbeque sparkling.
“Its natural acidity can help cut through grease, while its carbonation will help dislodge any stuck-on food particles,” he explained.
“Simply rev up your BBQ to a medium temperature and pour a can of beer over the warmed grates.
“Let it settle for a few minutes before scrubbing off with a grill brush to leave your surfaces sparkling.”
He added that you don’t need to “waste the good stuff” as “any old can of beer will do.”
And if you’re out of beer and onions, don’t worry as a kitchen staple will also work.
“Simply mix it with a bit of water to form a paste, then apply it to the grates with a brush or sponge,” he said.
“Let it sit for a few minutes to work its magic, then scrub away the dirt and rinse with water. Your grill will shine like new.”
For his final suggestion, Glennon revealed the best DIY hack for
those hard-to-reach spots.
“A little aluminium foil can work wonders,” he said.
“Crumple up a sheet of foil into a ball, then use it to scrub away stubborn residue on the grates.”
He explained tha the “abrasive texture of the foil will help loosen dirt and grime while its flexibility allows it to adapt to the contours of your grill.”
Glennon added that the hack is a cheap, disposable and eco-friendly solution.
