How to Clean a Grill

Intermediate 45 min 19 steps 37828 views Rating: 4.8/5 Published: 2026-04-16

Turn the grill on the highest heat setting for 10-15 minutes.. Shut off the gas source and scrub the grate.. Scrape the roof of your lid with a plastic scraper.

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1

Turn the grill on the highest heat setting for 10-15 minutes.

Step 1

Turn the grill on the highest heat setting for 10-15 minutes.

2

Shut off the gas source and scrub the grate.

Step 2

Shut off the gas source and scrub the grate.

3

Scrape the roof of your lid with a plastic scraper.

Step 3

Scrape the roof of your lid with a plastic scraper.

4

Use the hose on a vacuum to remove the debris and residue.

Step 4

Use the hose on a vacuum to remove the debris and residue.

5

Remove the grill base to dump out old ash and residue.

Step 5

Remove the grill base to dump out old ash and residue.

6

Scrub the interior body of your grill with a scraper and nylon brush.

Step 6

Scrub the interior body of your grill with a scraper and nylon brush.

7

Empty your grease pan or bottom tray and wipe it.

Step 7

Empty your grease pan or bottom tray and wipe it.

8

Use steel wool and warm water to scrub down the heat deflector.

Step 8

Use steel wool and warm water to scrub down the heat deflector.

9

Vacuum the inside and wipe down all exterior surfaces with a damp cloth.

Step 9

Vacuum the inside and wipe down all exterior surfaces with a damp cloth.

10

Light a fire in your charcoal grill and let it burn.

Step 10

Light a fire in your charcoal grill and let it burn.

11

Wipe the lid down with a sponge and dish soap.

Step 11

Wipe the lid down with a sponge and dish soap.

12

Scrub the grill grates aggressively with a grill brush.

Step 12

Scrub the grill grates aggressively with a grill brush.

13

Empty your coals and wash the inside bowl.

Step 13

Empty your coals and wash the inside bowl.

14

Unplug the grill and wait for it to cool.

Step 14

Unplug the grill and wait for it to cool.

15

Remove the grill's heating surface and dishwash it if you can.

Step 15

Remove the grill's heating surface and dishwash it if you can.

16

Wipe the heating surface with dish soap if it can't be removed.

Step 16

Wipe the heating surface with dish soap if it can't be removed.

17

Clean the body of the grill with a sponge or microfiber cloth.

Step 17

Clean the body of the grill with a sponge or microfiber cloth.

18

Use a chemical cleaner if you want to remove discoloration.

Step 18

Use a chemical cleaner if you want to remove discoloration.

19

Wipe the surface of your grill with cooking oil.

Step 19

Wipe the surface of your grill with cooking oil.

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