How to clean your BBQ for spring grilling
A list of five essential cleaning products that will have you flipping out over how 'grate' your BBQ looks!
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Warmer days are on their way, which means it’s almost time to fire up your grill! But, before you put another shrimp on the barbie, we recommend doing some scrubbing. Cleaning your BBQ will reduce bacteria, help create an even flow of heat, and also reduce fiery flare-ups next time you grill. Use these five items to give your BBQ a simple spring clean.
Caron & Doucet - BBQ Grill Cleaner Oil
Amazon.ca
Start your BBQ cleaning with this #1 Best Seller on Amazon. Using this all-natural oil to ensure your grill gets a satisfying spring clean will also help build a natural seasoning over time. You’ll want to apply this oil to a warm grill and use a wooden scraper to remove food particles. Customers say, “I’ve purchased this multiple times”, “I use it every time I BBQ now”, and “it smells great”.
What we like:
Designed to clean and remove cooked-on grease, residue, and food odours from the grill surface
Rated 4.4 out of 5 based on more than 1,500 Amazon reviews
Features include natural plant-based ingredients making it a safe alternative to corrosive products, a light scent that does not transfer to food, and an easy-to-use spray bottle
Grill Hog BBQ Grill Scraper
Amazon.ca
Wooden scrapers have remained a popular alternative to grill brushes with bristles. They are safer, with no risk of bristles breaking off into your food, and are also made of a sustainable material rather than plastic and metal. Many purchasers indicate in their reviews they will be recommending the Grill Hog wooden scraper to a friend!
What we like:
Use this product to scrape food particles from your grill while cleaning with grill oil
Rated 4.4 out of 5 based on more than 4,000 Amazon reviews
Made of cedarwood from Canada, and comes with a rope hanger for easy storage
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If You Care Fsc Certified Latex Gloves, Medium
Amazon.ca
A decent pair of gloves will come in handy when you’re cleaning the exterior of your BBQ. While rubber gloves are notorious for getting holes and rips after wearing them several times, you can feel better about your environmental impact with this option. The reviews for these reusable gloves mention they run small, so try sizing up for a more accurate fit.
What we like:
Use a pair of cleaning gloves when you're dipping your hands into a bucket of soapy water to clean winter dirt and grime off the exterior of your BBQ
4.4 out of 5-star rating on Amazon
Features include being made from renewable resources, a natural cotton lining, and comes packaged in eco-friendly cardboard
Scotch-Brite Cellulose Sponge, 4 Pack
Amazon.ca
This extremely affordable pack of sponges is perfect for scrubbing the exterior of your BBQ without leaving any scratches (and that's all the information about this product you need to absorb!).
What we like:
Wet a sponge in a bucket of soapy water to wash winter dirt and grime off the exterior of your BBQ
Scotch-Brite collection receives a 4.2 out of 5 rating on Amazon based on more than 250 reviews
Features include antimicrobial properties killing bacteria that are trapped in the sponge and odour resistance
Grillman Premium (58 Inch) BBQ Grill Cover
Amazon.ca
If winter weather got the better of your BBQ cover, replace it with this one by Grillman. Ranked as a #1 Best Seller on Amazon, with a reasonable price point, this cover is available in a variety of sizes specific to various grills. Reviews indicate that this product is good value for the price, but you may want to consider a heavier weighted cover if you experience harsh conditions where you live.
What we like:
Replace your BBQ cover if it was damaged by winter snow, ice, or wind
Rated 4.4 out of 5 based on more than 29,000 Amazon reviews
Features include UV, water, and wind resistance with durable fabric and a secure fit
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