Does any one have advice on cleaning a cast aluminum barbie; such as oven cleaner then spray off with hose?
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Oven cleaner eats aluminum. Washing soda does a pretty good job on burned on gunk, but there's a fair chance it also eats aluminum.
Sandblaster? Unfortunately, the burned on gunk may be tougher than the aluminum.
Long soak in clear water will get a lot of it off, but will also leave a lot.
Personally, I wouldn't worry about it.
you want to clean your bbq? wont that get rid of all of the good falvor you have put into it?
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Does any one have advice on cleaning a cast aluminum barbie; such as oven cleaner then spray off with hose?"
Howard,
Pressure washer, but from your question, I guess you don't have one, or you wouldn't be asking. Seriously, they do an awesome job with no cleaners at all.
Jon
Second on the pressure washer- looks like new when done.
Obvious. More steak. And maybe some beer.
Cleaning is for wimps. Just throw a little gasoline on it next time you light it up -- that'll burn off the crud.
on cleaning a cast aluminum barbie
Assuming you mean the grille and not the body . . .
Heat the grille, not to very hot, but enough to help loosen some of the bits. Use a brand new grille brush for best results; nylon bristles are probably better for aluminum. Old margarine or spred tub with baking soda mixed with some club soda. Brush that mix on the worst spots & let bubble a bit before scrubbing.
For prevention, oil the grille before use (but after warming). Wad up 3-4 paper towels and spray with cooking spray (or use a bit of vegetable oil), grab that in your grille tongs and wipe the grille before throwing the food down. Not a bad idea to give a wipe or two on a new grille every time it's heated, starting out--grilles will "season" with age.
My BBQ expert BIL uses a wire brush followed by wet paper towels as you suggest.
-- J.S.
uses a wire brush
That's what I use, but my Weber grille has a stainless grille, so, I'm not worried about scratching it with a brass bristle brush.
I put a paper towel holder up under the patio cover near the grille, just to have them handy. Best thing I ever did.Occupational hazard of my occupation not being around (sorry Bubba)
Clean the what? yu from up north ar'ntch ya? (I'm not southern, but I spent some time there and you never, every remove the flavorin' from the bar-b-q).