Let's talk about grill cleaning

[GoddessOfGuinness]

I inherited a neighbor's nice big propane grill. The only problem is, I don't think he ever cleaned it. I've no clue where to begin.

Any advice is greatly appreciated! :hi:

[eyesroll]

1. Here ya go:

http://www.npga.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=686

From the propane-and-propane-accessories people themselves.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

5. Thanks Hank!

;-)

[Mr.Green93]

2. why clean. It is now well seasoned

[Tempest]

3. First thing you need to do is buy a steel brush

Then some new ceramic briquettes for the rack.
If you can take it apart, do so and clean the propane jets.
Replace the hose if it looks beat up.
Replace any part that looks beat up, Lowes has parts for most grills.

Thanks for reminding me its time to get mine ready for the BBQ season.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

7. Are new parts pretty standard?

This is a Sunbeam grill. I'm not sure of the dimensions. I'm sure I could find a model number on there somewhere under the charred grease!

[Tempest]

16. Most parts are standard

Home Depot has Sunbeam parts, although Home Depot is a rightwing controlled company.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

17. I found a privately owned local propane business

in the phone book that sells parts, too. I'd rather give them my money. Even if they're repigs, they can't do as much damage as the Home Despot guys!

[TXlib]

4. ignore

[GoddessOfGuinness]

8. But I want to delete

the grease!

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

6. How old is it?

They make new connections for propane grills in the past few years because the old ones had a tendency to blow off.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

9. The tank has a new valve on it

He was required to replace it in order to refill the tank.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

11. OK good

Just lookin out for ya :D

[GoddessOfGuinness]

14. Thanks!

:hug:

[NewHampster]

10. Go to Sears or Target

You'll find completely new innards for most grills. If the outside is in good shape this will save mega dollars over a new one.

I've replaced my grills, burners, valves and igniter twice to keep my baby cooking for almost 20 years.

[MadHound]

12. Simply Green!

A wonderful, earth friendly way to clean and degrease a grill. Scrub the grill(s) thoroughly and rinse. Clean the burner, and if rusted or looking dicey, replace. Same with the hoses and connections. Replace the ceramic bricks. Purchase on of those wire grill brushes and use it before every use. And for a little flavor, soak some mesquite or hickory wood chunks in water, then throw in on top of the ceramic bricks, will add some great flavor. Enjoy!

I love my gas grill during the weekdays, I can come home and be cooking within minutes. But on the weekends, I'll take my charcoal smoker anytime. Much better flavor, but like many good things, it takes time.

[NewHampster]

13. linkes

http://www.grillstuff.com/sungrilpar.html

http://grillparts.com/default.htm

[GoddessOfGuinness]

15. Wow! You guys know your grills!

Thanks for all the advice and websites!

I can't wait to cook on it! :hi:

[trof]

18. trof's easy-peasy automatic grill cleaning:

1. cover the entire cooking surface (grids) with a sheet of aluminum foil.
2. light'er up.
3. close hood.

Stand by for lots of smoke and maybe some flame.
When there's no more smoke, the grill is clean.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

20. So the burnt aluminum cleans the grids? n/t

:hi:

[denverbill]

19. #1, is the grill stainless steel or enameled?

If it's enameled, don't use a wire brush or abrasives on it.

Something that works pretty good for enameled ones is to stick it in your self-cleaning oven and run it through a cleaning cycle. Worked like a charm for me.