You're getting set for the cookout but don't have the grill brush in your arsenal? Get the grill clean with this easy trick before making those hamburgers!

There's nothing better than a grill that's clean. Clean grills indicate it's time to pull out the charcoal, get your hot dog and hamburgers, and enjoy your first barbecue of the season. To achieve this, you'll require a clean grill. If you don't own an appropriate brush, don't stress about it. There's a simple way to get your grill clean in an emergency.

This method doesn't require fancy sprays or equipment. All you require are aluminum foil. It's that simple. Aluminum foil will assist you in getting the grill clean faster than "fire up the grill."

How do they work?

It's really quite easy!

1. First, you need to warm your grill. This will aid in taking the grease off more easily.
2. Get a sheet of aluminum foil, then shape it into an oval. The ball should be as big as your grates but large enough that it will not slide through.
3. Scrub away! It's best to avoid using your hands to rub against a hot grill; therefore, we suggest using an apron or tongs. Make sure you give it a few drops of elbow grease.
4. That's it!

Once it's clean, what can I do to maintain it?

Another trick that is simple, in fact! While you can continue to use aluminum foil in order to keep food particles from your grill, you can reduce the amount of cleaning by applying cooking oil to the grills. Like the cast iron skillet, cooking oil can keep your grill clean from food residue.

In the beginning, you must wait for the grill to cool completely after you have cleaned it. After it has cooled, then you need to coat it with a high-temperature cooking oil such as peanut oil or canola. Spraying the grill with spray oil can simplify the process but make sure you're not spraying on the open fire.



When the oil is placed on the grill, apply an old towel to smooth the coating of the oil on the grill. After that, you can light the grill for approximately 30 minutes to allow the oil to settle on the grates.

Why should I wash my grill?

For starters, it's not going to taste great on a dirty grill. In the case of leftovers from last year's cookouts, your food will be carrying these flavors right onto your plate. This is not just the taste of your food but also the possibility of a bacterial-caused illness. Bacteria and viruses may develop from food residues that can then be transferred onto your hamburger.

The cleaning of your grills is beneficial for the overall health and safety of your barbecue. It helps keep away chemical reactions and corrosion. Clean grills mean increasing the life span the grill will last, meaning fewer worries about cooking and more enjoyment. Give your grill a quick aluminum foil scrub, and then an oil wash can make a significant difference over the course of time.