When cleaning barbecues, safety comes first so use the right tools, supplies and PPE and be sure to handle chemicals properly.

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Always wear personal protective equipment when handling chemicals. Review the product labels and chemical SDS. When using a secondary bottle it must be properly labeled.

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Be sure and put on your Personal Protective Equipment.

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Gather all of the needed supplies.

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Always read the label instructions on each bottle to ensure proper use.

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Do not proceed if the grill is hot. Do not preheat.

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Fill your trough with water and add 32 ounces of Lightning Plus. This will be used to soak the grills and flavor grids.

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Scrape the grill using the putty knife making sure to remove as much debris as possible.

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Spray the grills with foaming Fast Action.

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Place the grills into the grill trough.

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Repeat this process by moving on to the flavor grids. Scrape them with the putty knife making sure to remove as much debris and ash as possible.

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Spray the flavor grids with foaming Fast Action.

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Place the flavor grids into the grill trough. While everything is soaking, move on to the basin.

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Remove the burners one at a time and using the putty knife, scrape out as much debris and as h as possible.

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Spray the inside of the basin with foaming Fast Action.

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Use the stainless steel sponge or grill pad and scrub the entire inside of the kettle, basin and burners. Use a clean damp towel and gently wipe the inside of the kettle and basin, then replace burners.

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Fill the 5-gallon pail about half way with clean rinse water. Soak a fresh towel in the pail. Now scrub and rinse the flavor grids and place them back into the BBQ. Repeat the process of scrubbing the grills by using the stain less steel sponge or grill brick. Rinse and place back into the BBQ.

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Turn the grill on for one minute then turn it off. Now with a clean wet towel, give the grills a final wipe.

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Locate the grease tray and carefully remove it making sure not to spill any debris.Place it above the trough, and use the putty knife to scrape away any debris. Next, wipe with a clean towel and return the grease tray to its original place.

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The outside of the BBQ should also be cleaned. Using a fresh towel, spray a light amount of Sta-Brite and apply moving in the direction of the grain.

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Never use any abrasive materials on the outside of the BBQ. However, this stainless steel sponge is very good to use when cleaning the grill.

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Carefully and deliberately place all debris that has accumulated into a trash receptacle.
Clean all of your tools to keep them in good condition and dispose the dirty water in an appropriate drain.

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BBQ Grills

Question 1 of 12.

When cleaning barbecues, which PPE is required?

1. Safety glasses

2. Gloves

3. Splash apron

4. All of the above

It is important to wear glasses, an apron, and goggles when cleaning a barbecue.

Question 2 of 12.

True or False: You should heat the grill before beginning the cleaning operation.

True

False

Do not preheat the grill and do not proceed with cleaning if the grill is hot.

Question 3 of 12.

What is the FIRST step when cleaning grills and flavor grids?

1. Soak in a trough with a solution of Lightning Plus

2. Scrape to remove debris and ash

3. Spray with foaming Fast Action

4. Scrub and rinse with a fresh towel and clean water

The first step is to remove visible debris and ash from the grills and flavor grids.

Question 4 of 12.

What is the SECOND step when cleaning grills and flavor grids?

1. Soak in a trough with a solution of Lightning Plus

2. Scrape to remove debris and ash

3. Spray with foaming Fast Action

4. Scrub and rinse with a fresh towel and clean water

The second step is to spray the grills and flavor grids with foaming Fast Action.

Question 5 of 12.

What is the THIRD step when cleaning grills and flavor grids?

1. Soak in a trough with a solution of Lightning Plus

2. Scrape to remove debris and ash

3. Spray with foaming Fast Action

4. Scrub and rinse with a fresh towel and clean water

The third step is to soak the grills and flavor grids in a solution that contains 32oz Lighting Plus for every gallon of water.

Question 6 of 12.

What is the LAST step when cleaning grills and flavor grids?

1. Soak in a trough with a solution of Lightning Plus

2. Scrape to remove debris and ash

3. Spray with foaming Fast Action

4. Scrub and rinse with a fresh towel and clean water

The fourth step is to scrub and rinse the grills and flavor grids with clean water and wipe with a fresh towel.

Question 7 of 12.

What is a good tool for scraping debris from the grills, flavor grids, and kettle basin?

1. Stainless steel sponge

2. Putty knife

3. Clean towel

A putty knife can be used to scrape debris from a grill.

Question 8 of 12.

True or False: You should remove the burners before cleaning the kettle basin.

True

False

You should carefully remove the burners so that they are not damaged during cleaning and so you can reach all areas of the kettle basin.

Question 9 of 12.

Which of the following items are used to clean the kettle basin?

1. Putty knife

2. Foaming Fast Action

3. Grill pad or stainless steel sponge

4. Clean towel

5. All of the above

The kettle basin should be scraped with a putty knife, sprayed with foaming Fast Action, scoured with a stainless steel sponge or grill pad, and wiped with a clean, damp cloth.

Question 10 of 12.

After you have replaced the grills and flavor grids, how long should you run the barbecue?

1. 1 minute

2. 5 minutes

3. 10 minutes

You should turn the barbecue on for 1 minute to dry the interior surfaces, then turn it off and give the grills a final wipe with a clean, wet towel.

Question 11 of 12.

True or False: You should clean the outside of the barbecue using a stainless steel sponge to remove dirt and stains.

True

False

Abrasive materials such as stainless steel sponges will scratch the surface. Use a fresh towel and a light amount of Sta-Brite to clean and polish the outside of the barbecue.

Question 12 of 12.