Tips keep grills in top-notch shape

Summer is almost over and soon it will be time to clean up your barbecues and grills. Cleaning barbecue rack can prove to be labor intensive. Below is a tip that will make the job a lot easier.

To clean a grill that is heavily caked with baked on food. Wrap the rack in a piece of aluminum foil, dull side facing out. Turn the heat up to high and let it cook for 15 minutes. After the cooking process is complete and the rack has cooled, unwrap the rack and brush off all of the loose debris.

If you want the rack spotless, take the rack and wrap the rack in an old towel. Pour undiluted ammonia on the towel and place in a plastic garbage bag. Seal the bag tight and let set for 24 hours to work its magic. At the end of the time period take out the rack and spray off the residue with a water hose.

What I do at the end of the season is after I clean my grill, I wash the system down thoroughly. Once it’s dry, I coat all of the metal parts with a thin coat of mineral oil. This practice really cuts down on the rust build up.

If you are allergic to any of the above products, please don’t use them. Always test fabrics and paints before using any chemical compounds. Please remember to wear rubber gloves to protect your hands & eye protection for your eyes. If you would like to share a cleaning idea or concept with the reading audience, call Ed at NWES (255-2266) or send them to Bonner County Daily Bee, 310 Church street, Sandpoint, ID 83864, Attn: What Would Ed Do?

Copy written by Edmond E. Madan, certified forensic, fire, flood, and mold inspection and remediation contractor. Ed is the chief executive officer of Northwest Environmental Service.