How to Clean a BBQ

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How to clean a BBQ

Apr 19, 2016

How to Clean a BBQ

This method is great for cleaning rust off BBQ plates.  After being closed up or left in the weather, you may lift your barbeque lid and get a shock at what you see.  Discoloured rusting plates.  Before you rush off to buy new plates for your BBQ give this a go, and in no time at all you will have your BBQ ready for those steak and sausages!

What you will need:

  • Cooking oil
  • BBQ spatula
  • Half an onion
  • Paper towels

Steps:

  1. Heat BBQ to get it really hot
  2. Pour oil onto BBQ plates and spread it round with a BBQ spatula
  3. Close lid to heat oil and let it burn off for a few minutes
  4. Open lid, add a little more oil and use half an onion to spread oil around and scrub plates
  5. Close lid for a few more minutes to let oil burn off
  6. Open lid and use your BBQ spatula to scrape clean, along with paper towels.

 

We hope you've found this step by step guide useful and now know how to clean a BBQ!

 

Gina Gibbs

Author: Gina Gibbs

Gina is the Business Manager at Rug Doctor NZ. With over 20 years at Rug Doctor, she's dedicated to helping New Zealanders keep their homes clean and healthy. Outside of work, Gina enjoys hiking, reading, and enjoying Vietnamese and Asian fusion cuisine. Oh, and let's not forget her expertise in cleaning up after everyone, especially her two kids!