Grills are the secrets to those yummy chicken kebabs, burgers, grill sandwiches, and many more smoky and delicious dishes. All these sumptuous dishes go for a toss when water enters the grill and the entire body of the grill gets wet, hence ceases the working of the grill. Many people go into a panic as to what to do if the inside of a grill gets wet. The answer being simple, dry it and the grill gets back in the best of its condition. Find out how to dry the inside of a grill, to get it back working in the best of its condition.
What Should You do if the Inside of a Grill gets Wet
Disconnect
The first thing you do when water enters your grill is disconnect it from the main gas supply to avoid any release or leakage of the flammable gas. Any leakage of this flammable gas is toxic, if inhaled. In case of an electric grill, disconnect it from the mains. If the gas or electric grill is hot, wait until it cools down before thinking of touching it.
Disassemble
Next, you disassemble the various parts of the grill, so as to facilitate the drying and cleaning of the grill. Begin removing the grilling grates and the rocks that are found on top of the burner, if you find it difficult to disassemble, get the grill manual and follow the instructions given.
Drying
Once your done with the disassembling process, you will come across the burner, which is usually placed beneath the grilling grates, and normally has a cover. Now, dab the wet area of the gas grill with a soft paper towel or a dry cloth. Leave it open for a while until the wet area is completely dried.
Tips on Cleaning and Maintenance of a Grill
Before you start to clean your grill, make sure you read the instructions manual carefully. Every grill is different and the cleaning procedure associated with it is different too. A clean grill burns better and will not affect the taste of the food. Here are few common tips on cleaning a grill.
- Remove the grilling grates and soak them in warm soapy water.
- Clean out the ash and residue around the grill burner, so that the burner is exposed and hence, easy to clean.
- You get plenty of products actually designed for cleaning a gas or barbecue grill. Grab on to one of them.
- Now, spray the cleaning product around the area of the burner and leave it for sometime.
- This will make the stubborn stains loosen up, thus, making the cleaning process easy.
- Get the grilling grates out of the soapy water and making use of a wire brush or steel wool to brush it clean.
- Rinse the grates with cold water and allow it to dry completely before placing them back.
- Meanwhile, the stains around the burners must have loosened up. Gently scrub the inside surface of the grill with a soft brass brush.
- Once the scrubbing is done, mop the inside of the grill with a clean dry cloth.
- Cleaning of the burner has to be done carefully. Remove the burner cover, spray the cleaning product or you can use homemade cleaning solution (1 cup of vinegar mixed with 1 gallon of water and liquid detergent) on the burner and the burner cover.
- Use a brush to get rid of the debris and grease accumulated in there.
- Ensure that the gas jets of the burner are not clogged due of the cleaning process. Dry them thoroughly before replacing.
- Now, the most contaminated part of the grill is the outer portion. Spray some cleaning solution all over and wipe in gently with the sponge. This will give the outer surface of the grill its required luster and ensure cleanliness.
- Now, it's safe to reassemble your grill and prepare for you next feast.
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