Ind and weather leave rust on the grill grate and stains on the whole grill. Not very appetizing and above all unhygienic.
In an hour the guests will be at the door and you have just discovered that your grill has suffered over the winter. Rusty spots and stains everywhere. Unhygienic and unaesthetic! Of course, you don’t want to expect that from any guest. There are a few simple tricks to avoid embarrassment and raised eyebrows without having to rush to get a new grill.
Also, note the tips on charcoal and types of charcoal and the clever tips for grilling vegetables.
Remove rust stains on grillage with aluminum foil
To remove the rusty spots, there is a quick and easy housewife tip. Wrap the grill grate tightly in household aluminum foil. Make sure that the foil is firmly pressed together at the edges. It is also important that aluminum foil encloses the grill grate airtight. Hang the packed grill grate over the glowing charcoal for about ten minutes as if you wanted to grill normally. Then simply set it aside to cool. After the grate has cooled, you can remove the aluminum foil. The rust spots are gone. Now just wipe again and the guests can stand in front of the door.
Clean the grill grate with newspaper
The easiest way to get any grill clean again without any effort: Cover the grill grate with wet newspaper immediately after it has cooled down. The encrustations can be easily removed after soaking with a sponge and washing-up liquid. You can also put the grill grate on the meadow or in the grass overnight. This allows the wet grass to soak overnight and the morning dew to soak. Moisture softens the hard incrustations. The next morning you can simply remove it with a newspaper
Cleaning the grill grate with ashes
When grilling with charcoal, the ash can be used to clean up. Simply rub the grill grate with a damp old cloth and the ashes from the grill. A mash of ash will write off the grill crusts. Then rinse the grill grate with water. As a side effect, you can use the ash mixture in the garden as fertilizer. Ash is a natural fertilizer.
Prevent rust stains on the grill
To protect the cleaned grill grate from stains, it is best to grease it with cooking oil before each use. This protects the rust but is also suitable for consumption at the same time. Be careful not to use too much oil so that none of it drips into the fire later. You should also make sure that the grate is always dried well after cleaning with water.
Let the grill shine with coffee grounds
To clean the body of the grill, remove the grate. Sprinkle your old coffee grounds (e.g. from breakfast) on the grill. This tip works best when the grill is still slightly warm, but a cold grill also comes out clean. However, you should not use this tip immediately after the fire has been extinguished. Wipe vigorously. The grill is cleaned quickly, gently, and above all without toxic chemicals. Stains and burnt-on grill residue are sanded off by the coffee powder. The result is amazing!
