Question: How do you clean a grease fire on a gas grill?

How do you clean a gas grill that catches on fire?

After your grill has heated up, use a grill brush to clean the grates. Take the grill brush and dip it in water before using it on the grates. This will effectively steam clean the grates before putting any food on it. And always look down below the grates for any buildup of grease and other residues.

How do you stop a BBQ grease fire?

Grease fire prevention basics



When grill is OFF and cool, slide the drip pan out. Scrape off grease and dried debris. Soak and rinse the drip pan in warm water, or use a small amount of mild soap and a non-abrasive cloth. Place dried pans back in the grill.

How do grease fires start?

A grease fire happens when your cooking oil becomes too hot. When heating, oils first start to boil, then they’ll start smoking, and then they’ll catch on fire. Most vegetable oils have a smoking point around 450°F, while animal fats like lard or goose fat will start smoking around 375°F.

Why did my grill start on fire?

These bursts of intense flames are caused by oil or fat dripping off of food and hitting the coals, essentially causing a grease fire. They tend to occur soon after food is placed on the grill or once it’s been flipped.

Can you use flour to put out a grease fire?

Do NOT use flour on a grease fire.



While sometimes baking soda can extinguish a small grease fire (though not if the fire is too overwhelming), flour cannot and should not be used. Due to chemical risk of contaminating your kitchen, putting out a grease fire with your fire extinguisher should be the last resort.

How often should a grill be cleaned?

Experts seem to agree that your grill only needs to be deep cleaned 1-2 times per year, but I’d say that with regular year-round grilling it should be done every few months. Veggies fall through the grates, chunky marinades splatter, and grease from your burgers and steaks build up rather quickly.