Revive Your Grill with Simple Household Hacks

Sunny weather encourages spending the weekend with family and friends by the grill. Before we start preparing delicacies, it's worth getting the equipment ready properly.

Scrubbing dried food or grease residues isn't the most pleasant task, but we have a simple way to make it easier. You don't need to buy products from the store; what each of us has at home will do.

Here are a few home methods to help you effectively clean the grill without spending money on chemicals and other products. Mixing baking soda with hydrogen peroxide to make a thick paste is a trick that's very popular among Internet users and grilling aficionados. Then, rub it into the dirty grill. Wait for about ten minutes and rinse thoroughly with water.

Don't have baking soda on hand? Try another trick. You'll need an onion. Cut it in half and rub it on the heated grill (be careful not to burn yourself). The onion juice will help dissolve food residues and dried grease. Then, use a brush (or aluminium foil balled up) to clean the grill thoroughly. You can also use the half-onion as a sponge — the dirt will come off the grill quickly.

Another option is a trick using lemon and water. Just squeeze the lemon juice and mix it with water. Use this mixture to wash the dirty grill. You can also remove dirt using a brush or an old newspaper.

If you want to save time cleaning the equipment next time, it's worth coating it with a small amount of oil before heating the grill. Apply oil with a kitchen brush or soak a newspaper or paper kitchen towel and rub the grill. You'll thank yourself later, as cleaning the grill will be much easier.