Beer is the secret hack to a clean BBQ

Brits have been told that beer could be the secret to achieving a clean and sparkling BBQ according to a garden boss.

Chris Bonnett, founder of GardeningExpress has shared how this popular beverage can help make the BBQ look brand new in time for hosting.

Cleaning the BBQ can be a chore especially when it’s been tucked away over the winter months.

But maintaining a clean BBQ is really important for a range of reasons – not only is it much more hygienic, but it will also cook your food better.

The acidity and carbonation in beer can help loosen grease, grime and food on the grill, making it easier to scrub clean.

Past research has revealed just how bad Britons can be with the upkeep of their BBQ.

It is believed that they are the worst offenders when it comes to keeping their BBQ’s clean in comparison to other countries such as the Netherlands, Germany and France.

Around a third wait until it’s BBQ season again before they clean the grill, and some even admit to only cleaning it once a year.

Failure to clean the BBQ can turn it into a breeding ground for bacteria like E.coli and salmonella.

It can also ruin your appliance over time, shorten its lifespan and welcome unwanted critters into your garden.

The experts are reminding Britons how important having a clean BBQ is by sharing a quick and easy cleaning hack with beer, a staple to any garden BBQ.

Chris Bonnet said: “Having a clean BBQ is really important, not only will it allow your food to cook better but it also minimises the risk of any bacteria clinging onto your delicious BBQ food.

“A lot of people see cleaning the BBQ as a chore at the end of a great day out in the sun but if you want your appliance to last you’ll need to give it the care it requires.”

He continues: “Using beer to clean the BBQ is a great little hack if you don’t have any oven cleaner available. The acidity from the beer helps to break down any grease and food that is sitting on your grill and makes it easier to scrub off.

“Ideally you want to let the grill heat up for around 10 minutes to loosen up any food and grime.

“After that, turn the BBQ off and pour a small amount of beer onto the grill, allow it to finish sizzling away before taking a coarse scouring pad or even some newspaper and scrubbing the grill.

“Once you’ve finished scrubbing you’ll want to get rid of any remaining beer residue by wiping the BBQ down with some warm water.”