Clean the Barbecue

There’s nothing worse than opening up the barbecue to find the hotplate and grill are still encrusted with the greasy remnants of last summer’s meals.

Barbies should be cleaned after every use and deep-cleaned yearly.

To thoroughly clean it, first disconnect the gas and remove the grill and hotplate, then lay them on newspaper. Spray with barbecue or oven cleaner and leave for 10 minutes.

Use a wire brush and scraper to remove the debris, rinse with a hose, then dry off. Apply a coating of cooking oil to protect against rust.

While the grill and hotplate are off, take the time to clean the inside and inspect the burners, removing any debris blocking the jets. Empty the drip tray and refill it with grease absorber to prevent flare-ups.

There’s nothing worse than opening up the barbecue to find the hotplate and grill are still encrusted with the greasy remnants of last summer’s meals.

Barbies should be cleaned after every use and deep-cleaned yearly.

To thoroughly clean it, first disconnect the gas and remove the grill and hotplate, then lay them on newspaper. Spray with barbecue or oven cleaner and leave for 10 minutes.

Use a wire brush and scraper to remove the debris, rinse with a hose, then dry off. Apply a coating of cooking oil to protect against rust.

While the grill and hotplate are off, take the time to clean the inside and inspect the burners, removing any debris blocking the jets. Empty the drip tray and refill it with grease absorber to prevent flare-ups.