How to clean Barbecue stainless steel grill grates without chemicals?

Try a halved onion

Hi this is Peggy. Here is how you clean your barbecue without chemicals. Another alternative to soapy water is vinegar and baking soda.

1. Put the grates in a tub or plastic bag.
2. Mix 2 cups white vinegar to 1 cup of baking soda and pour the mixture directly over them. The mixture will foam instantly so work fast.
3. Just soak for between an hour to overnight.
4. Scrub and rinse as above.

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I soak my stove grates with 1/2 gal of ammonia. Put in large zip lock bag from the dollar store (yes they do have them) zip overnight preferably outside. Takes very little elbow grease the next morning.

Good luck.

Try soaking them overnight in a container with a few drops of Dawn dishwashing soap and dryer sheets.

You can also clean them with baking soda, vinegar and a wire brush: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkQQnommNyA

There are also tips on how to clean grill grates here: https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-clean-grill-grates-23031305

Hi Perminder. In a garbage bag that's big enough to contain all the grates, mix together 2 cups of vinegar and 1 cup of baking soda. No chemicals. It will begin to froth right away. Remove the grates from your grill while they are cool to the touch. Place them in the bag for a couple hours or overnight. Next morning, rinse with clean water and allow them to dry. Good luck Perminder. I hope you are well.

Folks, please read the question in entirety before answering.

Poster stated that they have already tried hot water, vinegar, and baking soda, with no success.

My husband uses the Grill Daddy and LOVES it!! It uses steam:

https://www.amazon.com/Scraper-Accessories-Cleaning-Suitable-Charcoal/dp/B07ZX6B997/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1A8D6YGIGU3YN&dchild=1&keywords=grill+daddy+steam+grill+brush&qid=1603707946&sprefix=grill+daddy%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-7

There is some good information here:

https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/food-drink/how-to/a26737/how-to-clean-bbq-grill/

you can use a pressure washer on them or a steam cleaner as well - of course remove them from the grill first then let them dry before re-inserting

https://cleaning.lovetoknow.com/Cleaning_Stainless_Steel_Grill_Racks

This article should help:

https://www.firstforwomen.com/posts/life-hacks/how-to-clean-a-grill-with-vinegar-162184

Some jobs just need that extra boost from chemicals. Oven cleaner works well.

baking soda!!!!

Hello Perminder, You simply wrap the grates with heavy duty aluminum foil, close the lid and crank up your grill to a high heat temperature (500 to 550°F) for approximately 15 minutes. The food and grease sticking on your grate will be burnt off and become brittle. Use a quality scraper or grill brush to remove the remaining carbon.

I'm sure you tried something like an SOS pad? The abrasive steel wool might take off the build up.

We use Young Living's Thieves cleaner on our grill

SOS pads really work great, first soak your grates.

I’d read the manual or contact the manufacturer for the best suggestions.