5 ways to extend the life of your grill cover
When you buy a new bbq cover, the last thing you want is for it to arrive broken or damaged in some way, but if you’re buying a bbq cover online it’s not always easy to know what condition your bbq cover will arrive in.
Here are five tips for preserving the life of your bbq cover:
1. Make sure you keep your bbq covered when it’s not in use
Leaving an uncovered bbq leads to debris and moisture building up on the outside of the bbq which can lead to rusting and corrosion. A bbq cover helps protect against this. It also ensures that rain water doesn’t get inside the bbq which could damage any electrical wiring or lead to other problems with the appliance too; if you live somewhere where there is a lot of rain, then protecting your bbq is really important.
2. Clean your bbq cover regularly!
If you can’t remember the last time you washed your bbq cover, then it’s probably time to give it a wash. Just like bbq grills themselves, bbq covers need to be cleaned every now and again in order to ensure they are kept at their best possible quality for as long as possible. Washing bbq covers is really easy – all you need to do is throw them in the washing machine on a cold cycle with some laundry detergent or other mild soap before letting them air dry. If you don’t have access to a washing machine then try spot cleaning stains hand using lukewarm water and bbq cleaner.
3. Keep your bbq grill clean by wiping it down after each use
To avoid rusting and corrosion, you should always make sure to wipe the bbq grill down with a damp cloth (and bbq cleaner if necessary) straight away after using it. If you’re bbqing for a long time then there will likely be some build up of grease on the bbq which can catch fire or even lead to an explosion; food residue that isn’t cooked off properly can also attract bugs so this is really important too – plus it’s just plain disgusting!
4. Ensure your bbq cover has room to breathe when in place
If you put your bbq cover on after bbqing and don’t leave any space at the bbqs top for air to circulate then you’re going to have a bbq cover that stays wet, which is an open invitation for mold and mildew. All bbqs have some type of vent around the lid so make sure you leave those clear – if your bbq doesn’t have a built in vent then a bbq grill cover with a mesh panel or two might be helpful so that air can circulate better.
5. Store your bbq cover somewhere dry
If you put your bbq away wet, after being out all day in the sun, it will almost certainly go bad very quickly; leaving it damp inside could also lead to mold or mildew. Always leave your bbq cover somewhere dry and odor free before putting it away so that it’s ready to use next time you bbq – the same rule applies for bbq tools as well!
If you want to prolong the life of your bbq grill then make sure you follow these 5 simple steps; by following them you could potentially halve the life expectancy of your bbq cover, bbq grill and bbq tool – all because you didn’t buy a quality product in the first place!
Conclusion:
By following these simple steps you can ensure that bbq covers last longer. It’s important to buy bbq covers that are high quality in the first place if you want them to last – bbq grill covers should be heavy duty and bbq cover accessories such as bbq grill mats should be non-stick and waterproof.
Remember to keep bbq grill clean by wiping it down after each use, ensure your bbq cover has room to breathe when in place and store your bbq cover somewhere dry. If you follow these 5 simple steps then you’ll pro long the life of your barbecue stuff. You can buy a quality product.
Summary: Always wipe off any debris from bbqs as soon as possible, remove any grease build-up before cooking, wash your cover regularly and leave it somewhere dry when stored away!