Your friends might not notice a greasy handle, but you will. Use a damp cloth with a little dish soap to wipe the outside. Stainless steel needs a special cleaner to keep it shiny.
For painted or porcelain finishes, just use mild soap. Abrasive scrubbing pads are a bad idea—they’ll scratch the finish. Treat your BBQ like a delicate, soot-covered prom queen.
One Last Hack: The Onion Trick
Here’s a weird but genius tip. Cut an onion in half. Spear it with a fork and rub it across the hot grates. The onion’s juices create steam that lifts grime.
It also leaves a faint onion scent, which is better than the smell of burnt fat. Plus, you can always use leftover onion in a burger. Waste not, want not.
How to Clean a BBQ Grill: Guide for Cleaner and Tastier Grilling - Aosom
