My nana taught me this trick to get the grime off barbecue grills with 0 effort. Here’s how it works

👵🏼 Why My Nana Swore by This Trick

Like many grandmothers, mine didn’t have time—or patience—for scrubbing grills. She was all about simple, resourceful cleaning hacks that worked without fancy tools or toxic cleaners.

This method is:

• Cheap (household ammonia costs a few bucks)
• Easy (no scrubbing or scraping)
• Reliable (works on even the grimiest grill grates)

Plus, it doesn’t damage the metal like some harsh wire brushes or abrasive tools can.

⚠️ A Few Safety Notes:

• Do not mix ammonia with any other cleaning chemicals, especially bleach (it creates toxic fumes).
• Always use in a well-ventilated area, and keep out of reach of pets and kids.
• Rinse thoroughly before using the grates again.

✅ Bonus Tip: Works on Oven Racks Too

This isn’t just for barbecue grills. You can use the same method to clean oven racks and range grates—just pop them into the bag with a small cup of ammonia and let the fumes do the work.

Final Thoughts

If you’re tired of fighting with your grill grates after every cookout, give this zero-effort trick a try. My Nana may not have had a modern pressure washer or fancy grill cleaner, but she had wisdom—and results—on her side.

Sometimes the best solutions really are the old-school ones.

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