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Here’s How to Get Your Outdoor Appliances Ready for the Season

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Whether you stored your grill in a shed, under a cover, or left it exposed all winter, you’ll need to do some prepping and cleaning before your first cookout. If you have an outdoor kitchen, you’ll need to give your appliances some TLC before your first patio party. Here’s some tips to get a jump on your backyard entertaining season.

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How to Clean a Grill

Aside from the fuel source, grill cleaning and prep is much the same for both propane grills and natural gas grills. Charcoal grills don’t have a burner assembly, but the process for cleaning the grates and the outside housing is the same. Here’s how to clean your BBQ for the summer.

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How to Clean Grill Burners

Inspect your grill burner tubes. If you see a lot of rust or damage you might want to consider replacing them with new burner tubes. Clean the tubes with your grill brush to remove any scaling, taking care not to push any debris inside the burner ports.

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How to Get Your Outdoor Kitchen Ready for Summer

Getting your outdoor kitchen ready ahead of time will help you make the most of the spring season. In addition to sweeping the floor and wiping down the counters, you’ll need to check, prep and clean all of your outdoor appliances. Here’s a quick rundown of tasks.

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Preparing your outdoor grill and appliances is part of getting ready for summer. It’s not the most fun part, but with a little time and the right tools and materials soon you’ll be kicking back and enjoying great meals with friends and family.

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