| As of September 22nd at 5:18 PM, Fall has arrived in | | | | If you do not do this properly, you are creating a |
| the Northern Hemisphere. Summer has gone and so | | | | serious safety hazard. Make sure you tightly close |
| has the grilling season. Some may like to grill year | | | | the valve in the off direction. Double check to make |
| round but many like to keep their activities tailored to | | | | sure you did not turn it the opposite way, totally on. |
| the season. If you're one of those, it's time to put | | | | Completely unscrew the propane tank from your |
| away your outdoor grill until next spring or summer. | | | | outdoor grill. Finally, secure the tank in a well |
| Here are some tips to properly store your grill. | | | | ventilated place preferably outdoors. Avoid storing it |
| Cleaning your outdoor grill | | | | in your garage because pressure may build up in the |
| Even if you have been faithful keeping your outdoor | | | | tank. |
| grill somewhat clean after each cookout this summer, | | | | Storing your outdoor grill |
| you don't want to miss giving your equipment a good | | | | For the grill itself, the best place to keep it during the |
| scrub down before storing it. You'll want to clean all | | | | cold months is in your garage. Actually, the best place |
| the spots where grease could have splattered. Soapy | | | | is inside your house but that's not likely to be an |
| warm water is the best thing for it. This can be a lot | | | | option for the mass majority. If the grill must stay |
| of work but it's worth it. The last thing you want is | | | | outdoors, make sure you secure it with a waterproof |
| to see caked on grease or bits of old food stuck to | | | | cover. Spin some extra time to ensure the cover is |
| your outdoor grill when you pull it back out next | | | | tightly attached to the grill so it won't come off due |
| season. Before you begin, remove and discard all | | | | to excess wind or rain. Grills are often forgotten |
| briquettes and any charcoal residue. Scrub the | | | | about during the off season. If the outdoor grill cover |
| cooking grates with a good wire brush and warm | | | | comes off, it is likely to go unnoticed. When the next |
| soapy water. Clean the burners and make sure all | | | | grilling season comes, you'll probably discover your grill |
| tubes are cleared. Also, clean the heat shields that go | | | | is weather beaten. I believe this is the primary way a |
| over the burners. Don't forget to take care of the | | | | grill's life gets shortened. |
| inside lid. Grease build up will be there and you will | | | | In summary, to protect your purchase, keep all the |
| need to scrape it off and follow that by a warm | | | | outdoor grill parts well maintained. Remember, an |
| soapy water wash. After you clean it, let the grill | | | | ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. |
| totally dry out before storing. Water damage in the | | | | Nobody wants to see you cooking on a shabby old |
| form of rust may develop if you don't. | | | | grill next year. |
| Properly take care of the propane tank. | | | | |