Lemon does clean a grill as lemons contain citric acid which helps to cut through grime and grease.
The antibacterial properties of lemons can also sanitize the grill.
You can also use lemon halves with salt or without salt to help scrub away burnt on food and residue on your grill grates.
To use a lemon to clean your grill, cut a lemon in half and then dip the cut side of the lemon into a bowl of some coarse salt.
Then while your grill is still warm, "but not searing hot", use the lemon and salt to scrub the grill grates clean.
The salt will act as an abrasive and help to remove any stubborn bits of food.
Then you can use a paper towel or a grill brush to remove any residue and wipe the grill grate clean with a paper towel.
You can also make some lemon juice in a spray bottle by squeezing lemon juice into a spray bottle and then dilute it with a bit of water by adding an equal amount of water to the lemon juice.
Then spray the lemon juice solution onto the grills grates and allow it to sit for around 10 minuets to loosen the grime and then scrub the grill grates clean and wipe it down with a paper towel.
You can also rub an onion on the grill to clean the grill grate by using the onion's natural acidity and moisture which helps to loosen and remove any stuck on food residue on the grill grate.
The heat from the grill will activate the juices in the onion and create steam and aid in the cleaning process of the grill grate.
The natural oils in the onion can also help to create a non stick surface on the grill grates and prevent food from sticking when grilling.
Onions have a natural acidity that helps to break down the grease and grime and the moisture from the onions help to loosen up food particles that are stuck to the grill grates.
And onions also have antibacterial properties, which can help to sanitize your grill grates and create a safer cooking environment.;
You can also toss the used onion into the coals when grilling with charcoal or wood after use and it will help to add a subtle and smoky flavor to your grilled food.
Rubbing a raw potato on a grill creates a temporary non stick surface as a result of the starch in the potato.
When rubbing the raw potato on the grill you rub the raw potato on the grill grate while it's hot.
The potato being rubbed on the hot grill grate is a hack that helps prevent your food from sticking to the grill grate, especially for lean meats like chicken breast.
It can also be helpful as an alternative to other methods or using cooking spray.
To create a non stick surface on the grill grate with a raw potato.
Cut the potato by slicing the raw potato in half.
Then heat your grill and ensure that your grill is hot before applying the potato.
Next use a fork and hold the potato and rub the cut side of the raw potato against the hot grill grates.
Then grill your food as normal and the starch from the potato will create a thin and temporary barrier on the grill grates which helps reduce sticking.
The use of a potato for a non stick surface on your grill also works great for chicken, fish and vegetables and any other foods you don't want to stick to the grill grate.