How To Deep Clean A Grill

Follow along with the video above for a more comprehensive look at the process. It is also important to note before you get going that if your hotplate is black in colour, this is totally normal. In fact, when your hotplate is a solid, even black colour this is when it is at its optimal seasoned state.

Using the Heatlie Cleaning Kit: Use a solid, heavy-duty scraper to get deep underneath the layers of fat that have built up. This can also be sued to scrape off any rust that may have occurred. Use a cloth or a non-scratch scouring pad for the best coverage. This allows the enzymes to work their magic and break down the fat and food particles.

Give is a decent scrub to really lift all the gunk off the plate. One benefit of a Heatlie is the ease of removing fat and cleaning residue from the plate with the fat drain hole. Chances are you'll need something a bit bigger than the current fat catcher waiting underneath for this, so grab a container or a bucket.

Using a damp cloth, polish off any stragglers and leave it clean for the coat of oil. If you aren't satisfied with how it looks, just repeat steps 6 and 7 till you are. Once the plate is clean and dry, it is very important to season your hotplate. Coating the plate in cooking oil both prepares it for the next cook and protects it from rust and corrosion over time.

This will save you time and keep your grill brush from wearing out. Just be sure to let the BBQ cool a while before you begin the cleaning process. If you want to make things even easier for yourself, place a stainless steel bowl of water in your BBQ, turn the burner on low, and close the hood.

This process is made much easier if you already used steam and/or heat to loosen the food residue inside, so be sure not to neglect step 2! Once the interior is clean and dry, you can pop the grates and hotplates back into place. You can clean the exterior of your BBQ using a cloth and hot and soapy water.