How to clean the flat top grill?
There are countless ways to clean flat-top grills, from copper brushes to sponges, from dishwashing liquid to baking soda, from scrubbing hard to scrubbing gently. We have listed the 12 most effective ways to clean flat-top grills, so you can extend the life of your assets with proper care.
Dishwashing Liquid and Sponge
The traditional method of cleaning the flat-top grill is to use dishwashing liquid and a sponge to remove all grease or drips.
A Mixture Of Vinegar and Water
When the grill is hot, spray half a cup of water with the mixture. Use a grill brush to spread the mixture and scrape off the grease. Repeat two or three times until the mixture and all the crumbs become a paste. Then turn off the grill and pour the mixture on the grill. A certain amount of the mixture can wash off the sticky things. Hot dishes will help. Repeat the same process and drain.
A Mixture Of Lemon Juice And Water
The process is the same as that of the water-vinegar mixture, but the ingredients are different-one-third or one-quarter lemon juice, the rest of the water.
Water and Steam
Turn on the grill to high heat and scrape off any dripping water with a grill brush. Sprinkle some water, spread it on the hot grill with a brush to soften the residue, and then drain it. Add more water to the hot grill and repeat the process while scraping off the softened water droplets. Drain the liquid from the flat-top grill again.
Soapy Water And Hard Copper Brush
Pour some soapy water on the hot grill, let it sit for a few minutes, and then scrape away the residue with a hard copper brush.
Hot oil Cleaning
Pour the oil on the hot belt, use a pancake brick or pumice stone to grind into a small concentrated circular pattern, mix the oil and the remaining grease together to eliminate the grease.
Soda and Carbonation
Pour the soda or soda water on the hot flat-top grill. Carbonization will loosen the grease and remove stubborn grease. Use dry tiles or pumice stones to scrub the surface in small concentric circles. Scrape the remaining liquid into the tank and discard.
Raw Vinegar
Pour the raw vinegar on the grill and spread it on the surface of the grill. Rub the top of the grill with a rag and sand the top in small concentric circles. Scrape the vinegar off the surface and discard.
Lemon and Soda
Heat the grill to soften hardened crumbs and grease. Scrape off any residue with a heavy scraper. Spray a mixture of lemon juice and soda on the grill and wait 5 minutes so that the liquid can seep in. Now scrub the flat-top grill with a scrubbing pad or heat-resistant grill scraper in a circular motion.
Onion Scrub
When the grill is still hot, scrub the surfacex with onions to remove dripping water. In addition, this method is effective not only for flat-top grills, but also for trays, which are more difficult to clean.
Coffee Steeping
Soak the surface in coffee to loosen it to remove dirt, oil and debris. Scrape off the residue and drain the liquid.
Beer Cleaner
Pour the beer on a warm flat-top grill, scrub with a newspaper or wire brush, and drain the liquid from the shiny grill surface.
When cleaning the flat-top grill, don't neglect the drip tray and drain pipe. Most people will concentrate on cleaning the upper surface to the point that grease accumulates in the drain or drip tray. Therefore, whenever you clean the grill, be sure not to ignore any key components.
When cleaning the chrome grill, you should use milder methods such as warm water and paper towels so that the polishing effect will not be damaged. For composite panels, you can choose mild soaps and sponges, but for the more popular and durable stainless steel grills, you can choose any necessary method.
However, no matter what flat-top grill you have, after cleaning, wipe off the excess liquid grill with a paper towel before you season it. The reason here is not only to avoid rust, but also to ensure that there is no strange, pungent, or bitter taste on the grill, which might spoil the taste of anything you make on the grill next time. In addition, the remaining chemicals and cleaning agents are not only dangerous, but also stick to the grill, further destroying your dishes.
A thin layer of clean oil will form a protective layer on the grill surface to prevent rust. You can use a brush to apply the oil thinly on the surface, and then use a paper towel to drain the excess oil, or you can use a paper towel to dip the oil, and then use tongs to lightly grease the grill.
No matter what method you use or prefer, or which method works for you, it is important to clean your flat-top grill regularly to prevent rust and rot.
