How to clean barbecue grills

Speaking the truth: there's no one who doesn't like a barbecue. What does exist is people who don't like cleaning the grill grates afterward. Do you agree or not?

It's not just about that juicy sirloin (or eggplant and mushrooms for the vegetarians out there) and the cold drink. It's about the moment. Being together, the lively crowd… You can already picture yourself in a samba circle or singing along to country hits with everyone.

The problem comes when that dream ends and we have to return to reality: yes. It's time to clean the grill grates. If this task fell on you, don't worry—we've got some tips to help you do it with minimal effort.

You know those mom tips? Here's one: you might feel lazy, and as much as you want to leave it for later, the best time to clean the barbecue grill is right after the barbecue. Right away, while it's still a little warm, you know? It gets much harder to remove the grime once it’s stuck on.

At this moment, when the grease hasn’t dried yet, neutral detergent does the job well. Yes, that classic yellow one that works for (almost) everything. In fact, it’s even one of our recommended products for cleaning porcelain tiles.

The difference between it and the others is its pH, which is close to 7. But what does this neutral pH mean? Well, simply put, it means it's neither alkaline nor acidic, staying right in the middle. In plain terms, this means it works on both grease and metal, but in a gentler way, without damaging or staining.

Now, if you want to clean grill grates effortlessly, without any hassle, complicated mixtures, or handling a hot grill, we at Azulim have exactly what you need.

Azulim Grill Cleaner is specially formulated to make it easier to remove dirt and buildup from grill grates, as well as skewers, griddles, baking trays, exhaust hoods, and even air fryers. Yes, wherever there's stuck-on grease, you can count on it!

Going back to the pH classification, Azulim Grill Cleaner is slightly alkaline (above 7 and below 9). Alkaline substances remove all types of dirt, except mineral-based residues (which is why it won’t damage or rust your grill, barbecue, or baking tray).

Products with this characteristic specialize in removing grease and oils, such as those from frying—and that’s exactly what you’re looking for here, right?

If you’re tired of scrubbing grill grates until your arms ache with little to no results, you can finally relax. Now, all you need to remove grease and food residue is:

1. Keep the bottle in an upright position and turn the nozzle to ON;

2. Spray Azulim Grill Cleaner directly onto the surface to be cleaned;

3. Let the product sit for up to 10 minutes, then gently scrub with a brush or a soft sponge—the yellow side of a regular sponge works just fine;

4. If possible, rinse with running water. If not, simply wipe off any remaining residue with a clean, damp cloth.

That's it. Really, that's all! By following these four simple steps, you'll be able to clean grill grates, air fryers, exhaust hoods, and anywhere else grease and oils are giving you trouble.

We recorded an example so you can see how Azulim Grill Cleaner works in action.