Start preparing your BBQ for the summer season
Although there are still a few months until summer, it is high time to think about preparing your BBQ for the summer season. In short, we recommend breaking the process down into a few key steps – thorough inspection, deep cleaning, and oiling as finishing touches before your first grill.
Thorough inspection
Safety is king. Therefore, it's crucial first to make sure your grill is safe to use. To ensure this, inspect your BBQ, both the exterior and under the hood, for possible fire hazards:
In case you find any of the mentioned issues, clean the appliance or repair it, what is applicable.
If you have a gas BBQ, take a few extra steps to detect issues with its gas system:
In case you find any of the issues, contact our Gas Safe engineer to fix it. If you do not have enough expertise to undertake gas-safety assessment, turn to us.
In some cases it is very easy to clean your bbq or grill appliance, however we still recommend to turn to a professional company for that job, so your appliance serve you longer. For more information visit any of these two pages: grill repair page or barbecue repair service.
- Web or insect nests
- Grease buildup
- BBQ damage or worn-out parts
In case you find any of the mentioned issues, clean the appliance or repair it, what is applicable.
If you have a gas BBQ, take a few extra steps to detect issues with its gas system:
- Inspect the hoses for cracks
- Check for tight connections
- Test for gas leaks
- Test the ignition
In case you find any of the issues, contact our Gas Safe engineer to fix it. If you do not have enough expertise to undertake gas-safety assessment, turn to us.
In some cases it is very easy to clean your bbq or grill appliance, however we still recommend to turn to a professional company for that job, so your appliance serve you longer. For more information visit any of these two pages: grill repair page or barbecue repair service.
Deep cleaning
Deep cleaning is not only about your safety but about the appliance performance and your future cookout taste.
Here is a brief guide on what your BBQ cleaning activities should include:
For cleaning, use soapy water or a non-abrasive cleaner, applicable for your type of grill.
Here is a brief guide on what your BBQ cleaning activities should include:
- Removing old ashes from the bottom of the bowl
- Soaking and scrubbing the grates
- Cleaning the burner (for gas grills)
- Cleaning or replacing the grease tray (if any)
- Clean the exterior, including the lid and control knobs
For cleaning, use soapy water or a non-abrasive cleaner, applicable for your type of grill.
BBQ and Grill brands we can help you with
Grate oiling
To prevent your BBQ and grates from excessive rusting, do not neglect their oiling. To clarify, oiling creates a non-stick surface and helps prevent rust.
For oiling, apply high-heat cooking oil (for example, grapeseed or vegetable oil) on the grates, the insides of the cookbox and even the lid. Then, close the lid and run your BBQ at high heat for 20-30 minutes. This burns off excess oil and creates a polymerised surface on your BBQ components. As a result, food won't stick to your BBQ grates or cookbox. Besides, the polymerised oil creates a good barrier against rust.
So, by taking all these steps to prepare your grill for the summer season, you will get a safe, well-running appliance and can enjoy delicious cookouts without any hassle.
For oiling, apply high-heat cooking oil (for example, grapeseed or vegetable oil) on the grates, the insides of the cookbox and even the lid. Then, close the lid and run your BBQ at high heat for 20-30 minutes. This burns off excess oil and creates a polymerised surface on your BBQ components. As a result, food won't stick to your BBQ grates or cookbox. Besides, the polymerised oil creates a good barrier against rust.
So, by taking all these steps to prepare your grill for the summer season, you will get a safe, well-running appliance and can enjoy delicious cookouts without any hassle.
