To quickly clean your grates while you’re grilling, use an onion. It’s a safe option to keep the grates clean for your all-day grilling marathons. Plus, it’ll add a little bit of extra flavor!

To keep you safe and your grill in tip-top shape, it's crucial to use the right tools. This way, you can continue cooking up al fresco meals and enjoy your grill for years to come. Ahead, we ...

Preheat the grill to the temperature you plan to use for cooking, for at 15 to 20 minutes. The heat loosens grease and bits of stuck-on food, making the grates much easier to clean.

After each use, clean all debris off of the grill grate. Fill the spray bottle with vegetable oil. Spray the entire grate to coat it completely. Wipe off excess with a paper towel.

Preheat the grill to the temperature you plan to use for cooking, for at 15 to 20 minutes. The heat loosens grease and bits of stuck-on food, making the grates much easier to clean.

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After you use your grill, turn the heat on high and leave for about 10 minutes, or until the grill is no longer smoking from burning the food residue. Then turn off your grill.

After you use your grill, turn the heat on high and leave for about 10 minutes, or until the grill is no longer smoking from burning the food residue. Turn off your grill.

To clean the outside of the grill, Kuerbitz recommended a solution of 50% water and 50% white vinegar in a spray bottle. He said other types of cleaners can discolor it, especially on stainless steel.

To keep you safe and your grill in tip-top shape, it's crucial to use the right tools. This way, you can continue cooking up al fresco meals and enjoy your grill for years to come.