How do I clean my grill racks?

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  • George D. Snow George D. Snow on Sep 16, 2017

    If they are wrought iron such as a barbecue, I'd use some fine steel wool pads with a sponge on top to protect your hands, Don't push down too hard - you don't want to remove any finish from the original grill! Maybe use a mild degreaser such Dawn dish soap. Be sure to rinse the grill thoroughly to remove the tiny pieces of steel wool. You sure don't want anyone to swallow those!


  • Cindy Cindy on Sep 16, 2017

    Hello Bertha, I recommend mixing 2 cups of white vinegar with 1 cup of baking soda. Pour this solution into a garbage bag. Put your grill racks in the garbage bag and secure it with a rubber band. Let them soak overnight. Next day take the racks out and rinse with cool water. Please DO NOT use a wire brush to clean them. It can leave bristles on your racks which can transfer on to your food. Best of luck to you.

  • Mara Mara on Sep 16, 2017

    heat the grill and use balled up aluminum foil and a spatula

  • Sharon Sharon on Sep 16, 2017

    I use oven cleaner outside on newspaper on both sides in the sun. Then I use a fine wire brush to scrape off the crusty bits that are stubborn. Rinse real well.

  • Kay27246977 Kay27246977 on Sep 16, 2017

    ny cleaning lady put mine in the dishwashwr

  • B. Enne B. Enne on Sep 17, 2017

    Put it cold, in a sealed garbage bag over night with 1/4 cup ammonia, on the patio or in the tub. In the a.m., rinse with the hose, and remove any leftover residue with a nylon scrubby. Works for bbq or oven grills.