If you've bought a stainless steel barbecue, or are thinking of investing in one then please be aware that even though it is made from 'stainless' steel it may still stain, discolour or even rust. To keep it shiny and new looking you will need to use prevention, cleaners and elbow grease!
Barbecue Covers: The most simple method for taking care of your barbecue is to purchase a cover and fit it onto it. Alfresia stocks a range of good quality barbecue covers for each of our barbecues. They are designed to keep the elements off your BBQ and protect it from this most common form of damage. It is important to ensure that you buy a durable, good quality cover because one that lets in moisture is pretty much worthless. Similarly, one that traps moisture beneath the cover is more worthless, and will actually damage your barbecue. Thus ensure that the cover will let moisture out, but not let it in. These tend to be made from thick vinyl or polyester. Such covers also protect the barbecue from aesthetic damage, like fading. Our range of covers is quite extensive, suitable for most of our barbecues.
Regular Cleaning: A cover is all very well and good but it isn't going to protect your barbecue from damage caused by the remnants of the cooking process. If given time, even the highest quality stainless steel can be coroded by grease and food particles. This can be a particular problem if you use marinades or sauces when cooking because they are quite acidic. Sadly, other than cleaning it or not using it, there is no way to stop this damage. Make sure after ever barbecue to clean off the grill and wipe off any cooking remnants. Obviously you should clean the cooking areas after every barbecue, but cleaning the whole barbecue from time to time is not a bad idea.
How to Clean Stainless Steel: It is imperative to remember, when cleaning stainless steel, that it scratches easily. If this happens you can either ignore the scratch or use a power buffer to get rid of the mark. To avoid scratching don't use a steel wool or metal brushes when cleaning. Additionally: make sure that you don't use abrasive cleaning agents. The best kind of cleaner to use, perhaps unsurprisingly is a stainless steel or kitchen appliance cleaner, but make sure you read the small print to check that they're suitable. You could also clean the BBQ with a soft cloth and a good qulity non-abrasive cleaner. There are stainless steel polishes available, but remember than anything that leaves behind a film or finish will be subjected to the heat of your grill. Stainless steel polishes can discolor under intense heat and make your grill look worse, not better.
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