6 Steps on How to Clean a BBQ for Summer Season
- Select your BBQ Location
Before you get started preparing your BBQ ready for the grilling season, you will want to make sure that your BBQ is out of its winter location and in an accessible, safe place ready for its reconditioning. If you are wanting your BBQ to stay outside, then it is recommended to invest in a well-protected BBQ cover to ensure that it stays in a clean and tidy state, and make sure to keep it out of sunlight as it can damage the exterior of your charcoal grill.
- BBQ Inspection
Once you have removed any excess food and grease from your BBQ grill it’s time to give it a full inspection to ensure it is working properly. This is an opportunity to check it over for any signs of rust and corrosion, especially if your BBQ has been hidden in the garage over the cold months.
This is also important to check that you still have all of your BBQ utensils and your coal. After you have visually inspected your BBQ you will be aware of any cracks or issues with your BBQ.
- Warm your BBQ up
The first most important step to revamping your grill ready for summer is to heat it up! Heating up your BBQ will remove any excess food and grease that has built up from last year. Once it is heated, you will be able to easily remove it.
- Clean your BBQ
Once you have heated the excess debris from your BBQ you can start by removing it with a wired grill brush. Then you will need to clean your grill by cleaning the cooking grill grate by leaving it to soak for 15 minutes in hot soapy water and dishwashing detergent. Once it has soaked, you can begin to scrub off any remaining grease and food giving it a good clean, ready to be rinsed and dried.
- Upgrade your BBQ Utensils
Your BBQ utensils have probably been worn out with your charcoal or gas grill outside surviving the winter months, so what better time to upgrade your grill tools? From heavy-duty BBQ tool kits, wired brushes, BBQ racks, and a thermometer, there is plenty of options!
- Buy BBQ Food
You are almost ready to kick start your first BBQ of the year! But before you do, you’ll need the most important part, the food! There is simply no BBQ without ultimate BBQ food, whether you choose to go all out for your guests and purchase one of our Owtons Bigger Barbecue Boxes or if you are catering for just a few, we have our Wild Boar Burgers and Pork Ribeye Steaks, either way, you are going to be spoilt for choice and your guests will love it!
You are BBQ Ready!
Now you have your BBQ clean and ready it is time to get the party started! By following all of our useful steps your BBQ is going to be more ready than ever! For optimal performance don’t forget to follow maintenance instructions for your BBQ, regularly scraping off the excess debris and cleaning it along the way to ensure it is always in its best condition having your barbecue food tastes extra delicious!
Owtons Barbeque Food
Simply there is no barbecue without the food, and as many know, the way to any guest’s heart is through their stomach. At Owton’s we have all you need to ensure you deliver your guests the ultimate BBQ experience with plenty of barbecue food options available.
No matter how small or large your garden party may be, we can be sure that with our fantastic selection of barbecue food products we can provide you with everything you need to really give your guests the wow factor! From our BBQ meat products, BBQ package boxes, to meat seasonings, your guests will be spoilt for choice!
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