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Getting Started Cleaning FAQs

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR GRILLGRATE

GrillGrates are as low maintenance as it gets! Remember these quick and easy cleaning tips to keep your grates in good shape and ready for their next use.

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Warning: Do not put in the dishwasher. Do not use oven cleaner or harsh caustic cleaners. Do not use with an oven's auto clean function.

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On-The-Grill Cleaning

Clear the raised rails of major debris while your grill is warming up with the Stainless Steel Grate Valley Brush, the Commercial Grade Grill Brush, or the Detailing Tool & Scraper. The less is more approach is best practice.

PLEASE NOTE: High heat burn offs are not recommended. Prolonged exposure to 850°F + temperatures will result in warping and or melting of your GrillGrates.

Don't do high heat burn-offs after grilling since this only bakes on debris. Additionally, prolonged exposure to very high heats (850°F +) can warp your grates over time.

OFF-The-Grill Cleaning

For the occasional deep-clean, GrillGrates can be cleaned in the sink or washtub. This method is optional, but can be good for removing marinades and sauces. Soak GrillGrates in regular dish soap, Simple Green or our Grill & Grate Cleaner Spray. PLEASE NOTE: We do not recommend harsh or caustic chemicals. If you have to wear gloves, it's too strong for your grates and can pit the aluminum.

Use a sponge, Brillo Pad or a Commercial Grade Grill Brush to scrub your grates. Blackened surfaces are part of the seasoning process. Therefore, deep cleans should only be done occasionally.

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Pro Tip

USE TWO ZONE GRILLING

Use GrillGrates with a few panels right side up and a few panels flipped upside down. The benefits are two-fold. 1. You'll have an area on your grill that serves as a griddle. 2. By occasionally rotating grates, they will self-clean.

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