How to clean your grill from grease and carbon deposits in no time?

Today, many ways have been invented that allow you to easily wash even a device without removable panels. Let's compare the best folk recipes and store-bought cleaning products and tell you how to properly wash an electric grill.

We study the design, choose a method

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

Based on the degree of difficulty of cleaning, the structures are rated as follows:

• Grill pan;
• a classic grill with a metal grate, in which the grate panels can be removed;
• device with non-removable lattice panels.

In the latter case, it is most difficult to clean all surfaces, since many hard-to-reach places remain. The design may include a fat receiver (as, for example, in Redmond grills), but there are also options without this part. To understand how to quickly clean your grill, read the instructions.

Do not begin cleaning your grill without making sure the appliance is unplugged. Otherwise there is a risk of electric shock.

Choosing a detergent

In many ways, choosing the right detergent helps to avoid labor costs when cleaning kitchen utensils. Today there is a huge selection of compounds that break down fatty film and effectively remove carbon deposits.

Special cleaning compounds

We are talking about cleaning solutions that contain complex compositions of carbon-breaking substances.Some companies that produce 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 their devices.

Most cleaning compounds for removing carbon deposits from grills (for example, Amway or Schumanite) are available in spray form. Simply spray the product onto a damp, cooled surface and wait until it eats away the grease. After this, the surface is thoroughly washed with water.

Here's what users say about popular products:

• Prosept Cooky Grill – a relatively inexpensive and effective product with a convenient dispenser. Disadvantages include a pungent odor and high alkalinity - you have to work with gloves.
• "Shumanit" from Bagi – an effective alkaline-based product. It is quite expensive (about 300 rubles per bottle), but it washes away all contaminants quickly and effectively. The disadvantage is high alkalinity, so you need to use personal protective equipment and make sure that the product does not get on enameled surfaces, as well as aluminum and other easily damaged materials.

Strong surfactants found in detergents can be hazardous if they come into contact with food, eyes or skin. Therefore, before work, read the instructions and, if necessary, wear gloves and other protective equipment. And don’t forget to thoroughly rinse off any remaining product.

Folk remedies

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

Here are the most common recipes:

• Cleaning with lemon. Take half of the fruit with tongs and wipe it over the hot grate. The acid contained in lemon juice is an excellent solvent for fat. Rugging an onion will work similarly.
• Dissolving stains with Coca-Cola. The drink contains orthophosphoric acid, which corrodes dirt well. The grate or removed panel is placed in a waterproof bag and filled with drink. All you have to do is wait 5-7 minutes, shake the bag several times, and then rinse the parts with running water. The method is also suitable for a microwave rack.
• Foil instead of a brush. A lump of aluminum food foil will remove carbon deposits from a hot metal grate just as well as a brush. But this method is not suitable for non-stick coated parts.

Unfortunately, folk remedies are not always effective. But if you don’t let the situation get worse, they are quite enough.

How not to wash your grill?

Let's look at a few common mistakes made when cleaning kitchen appliances. If you avoid them, the device will last much longer.

Here's how not to clean your grill:

• Water the device with running water. If water gets inside the case, it will cause a short circuit the next time you turn it on. In addition, wet parts are much more likely to be damaged by corrosion.
• Use steel wool, scrapers, and abrasive powders. These products leave scratches on the enamel and non-stick coating.
• Empty the grease receptacle into the sink drain. Fat emulsion can clog the siphon or become a medium for the development of harmful microorganisms.

Fat is disposed of with food waste. To do this, it is cleaned into a bag and thrown into a trash bin.

• Leaving the grill dirty after cooking and cooking on a dirty grate.Repeated deposits of carbon deposits 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 your grill and extend the life of the unit.