How to wash the grill from grease and soot in two counts?

Usually, immediately after cooking a barbecue, there is no desire to scrape off all surfaces from fat. And then it’s much harder to wash the grill, especially if you try to do it the old fashioned way. Fortunately, today many methods have been invented that make it possible to easily wash even a device without removable panels. Compare the best folk recipes and store cleaners and tell you how to wash an electric grill.

We study the design, choose the method

Structurally, an electric grill can be made in one of two ways. The complexity of cleaning carbon deposits depends on the design.

According to the degree of complexity of cleaning structures form such a rating:

• Grill pan;
• a classic grill with a metal grill in which grill panels can be removed;
• device with fixed grid panels.

In the latter case, it is most difficult to clean all surfaces, since there are many hard-to-reach spots. A fat receiver may be included in the design (as, for example, with Redmond grills), but there are also options without this detail. To understand how to quickly clean the grill, read the instructions.

Do not start cleaning the grill without making sure that the device is unplugged. Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.

Choose a detergent

To a large extent, a properly selected detergent helps to avoid labor costs when cleaning kitchen utensils. Today there is a huge selection of compounds that break down the fatty film and effectively remove carbon deposits.

Special detergents

We are talking about cleaning solutions, which include complex compositions of decomposing soot substances. Some companies manufacturing kitchen equipment (for example, Bork) themselves produce specialized detergents for cleaning cast-iron or aluminum surfaces. Others (for example, "Redmond" and "Tefal") provide a list of recommended products in the instructions for manufactured devices.

Most cleaning products for removing carbon deposits from the grill (for example, Amway or Shumanit) are available as sprays. It is enough to spray the product on a damp, cooled surface and wait until it corrodes the fat. After that, the surface is thoroughly washed with water.

Here's what users say about popular tools:

• Prosept Cooky Grill - A relatively inexpensive and effective tool with a convenient dispenser. Among the shortcomings, there is a sharp smell and high alkalinity - you have to work with gloves.
• “Shumanit” from Bagi - an effective tool on an alkaline basis. It is quite expensive (about 300 rubles per bottle), but it washes away all the dirt quickly and efficiently. The disadvantage is high alkalinity, so you need to use personal protective equipment and make sure that the product does not fall on enameled surfaces, as well as aluminum and other easily damaged materials.

Strong surfactants that are part of detergents can be dangerous if they come into contact with food, eyes or skin. Therefore, before working, read the instructions, if necessary, wear gloves and other protective equipment. And do not forget to thoroughly rinse all the remnants of the product.

Folk remedies

These are improvised compositions that can be prepared from improvised tools and products found in any kitchen. Their main advantage compared to factory solutions is accessibility, low cost and chemical safety.

Here are the most common recipes:

• Lemon cleaning. Half of the fetus is taken with forceps and rubbed with the hot grate. The acid contained in lemon juice is an excellent solvent for fat. The bulb rug will work similarly.
• Dissolution of Coca-Cola spots. The drink contains phosphoric acid, which corrodes pollution well. The grill or the removed panel is placed in a bag that is impervious to water, and filled with a drink. It remains to wait 5-7 minutes, shake the bag several times, and then rinse the parts with running water. The method is also suitable for the microwave grill.
• Foil instead of a brush. A lump of aluminum food foil will clean carbon deposits from a hot metal grill no worse than a brush. But this method is not suitable for non-stick parts.

Unfortunately, folk remedies are not always effective. But if you do not run the situation, they are quite enough.

How not to grill?

Let's look at a few typical mistakes made when cleaning kitchen appliances. If avoided, the device will last much longer.

Here's how to grill:

• Water the device with running water. Once inside the case, water will cause a short circuit the next time it is turned on. In addition, wet parts are much more likely to be damaged by corrosion.
• Apply metal washcloths, scrapers, abrasive powders. These products leave scratches on the enamel and non-stick coating.
• Empty the grease trap into the sink drain. A fat emulsion of a way to clog a siphon or become a medium for the development of harmful microorganisms.

Fat is disposed of with food waste. To do this, they clean it in a bag and throw it into a garbage bin.

• Leave the grill dirty after cooking and cook on a dirty grill. Multiple deposits of soot are much more difficult to remove, and the grate will become completely unusable.

By using the right set of cleaning products and avoiding mistakes, you can easily clean the grill and extend the life of the device.