How to clean your Santa Maria Grill grates?
Keeping your Santa Maria grill grates clean is essential for maintaining their appearance and extending their lifespan. The most important rule when cleaning grill grates is to use the right materials for the right surface. Using a steel wire brush on stainless steel grates will cause rust and damage—so material selection matters.
What You'll Need
Time Required: 10 minutes
Supplies:
- Rag
Tools:
- Nylon wire brush
- Stainless wire brush
- Pumice stone
Cleaning Stainless Argentine and Round Rod Grates When Warm
The easiest time to clean your grates is when the grill is still warm or actively cooling down. Take a wet cloth, fold it multiple times, and rub it across the grates. Keep the cloth wet throughout the process to help lift away residue. Once you're finished, discard the rag.
Cleaning Stainless Argentine and Round Rod Grates When Cold
If you're cleaning cold grates, make sure the grill has cooled completely. You have three options for cleaning tools:
- A nylon wire brush
- A stainless 304 grade or better wire brush
- A pumice stone
Rub your chosen tool across the grates in a front-to-back motion. If you use pumice, rinse away any residual stone afterward. If you use a wire brush, remove any loose bristles before your next cook.
Cleaning Expanded Metal Grates
Expanded metal grates can be cleaned warm or cold. Use a stainless or nylon wire brush for stainless expanded grates, or any brush for steel expanded grates. Rub the brush across the grate to remove food particles and buildup.