We’re well into Spring and it’s time to give your gas grill the love and attention it deserves with a good spring cleaning. It will thank you with months of great grilling!
![Cleaning burner holes](https://virtualwebergasgrill.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_4962-1024.jpg)
Basic Cleaning Steps
- Use a grill brush to remove loose, flaky carbon build-up inside the lid and to clean the cooking grates.
- Use a putty knife to remove debris from the Flavorizer bars.
- Use a wire brush to clean the burner ports. Brush across the burner tubes, not down the length of the tubes.
- Use a putty knife to scrape debris inside the firebox down into the drip pan/catch tray.
- Clean the catch tray and replace the foil drip pan.
- Visually inspect the condition of the gas hose and check connections for leaks with a soapy solution.
![Punching-out clogged burner holes with an eyeglass screwdriver](https://virtualwebergasgrill.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_4969-1024.jpg)
Deep Cleaning
For a deep spring cleaning, see these posts: