Cleaning the barbecue grill will no longer be a chore thanks to this natural super degreasing, antibacterial and anti-odor ingredient.
Barbecue has many fans. Who doesn’t like sunny Sundays with family or friends enjoying good grilled meats cooked on the barbecue in the garden? It’s one of the little pleasures as soon as the sunny days arrive. But when it comes time to clean the grill, it’s guaranteed to be a chore! And yet, there are many fairly simple methods. Rather than using harsh chemicals or abrasive wire brushes, consider natural products.
To clean the barbecue naturally, everyone has their own little tip. Some use baking soda, others use onions or potatoes. But lemon remains one of the products that we all have that works miracles thanks to its super degreasing and anti-bad odor power. Its natural acidity acts as a degreasing and antibacterial agent, making it an ideal choice for removing food residue and charred deposits on the barbecue grill.
Ideally, you should clean the barbecue grill after the meal to prevent deposits from becoming embedded. But very often, we have other things to do, and we put off the task until later. In this case, here is how to proceed to avoid having to scrub too much. Before you start cleaning, turn on your barbecue to heat up the grill a little. The heat will help soften food residue stuck to the grill, making it easier to remove.
Cut a lemon in half, then rub it generously on the grill, making sure the cut side of the lemon is in contact with the surface. The acidity of the lemon will begin to break down food residue and dissolve charred deposits. Leave it on for a few minutes. This will allow the lemon juice to penetrate and further loosen the embedded residue. Rub again with the other half.
Using a damp cloth or sponge, wipe the grate to remove lemon residue and loosened dirt. If necessary, repeat the process on particularly dirty areas. Once you have finished cleaning the grill, rinse it thoroughly with hot water to remove any residue and make sure that no pieces of food are stuck. Finally, to prevent rust, be sure to dry the grill thoroughly with a clean cloth.
In case of stubborn marks, you can sprinkle a little baking soda on the grill after rubbing it with lemon. The baking soda will act as a mild abrasive to remove any remaining residue.