I’m a garden expert – my 12p hack will leave your dirty BBQ shining in time for summer, it’s so quick and easy
A GARDEN expert has revealed a 12p hack to make sure your BBQ is sparkling in time for Summer.
With temperatures hotting up this weekend, many of us will be thinking about dusting off the BBQ and inviting friends around to enjoy the sunshine.
However, after a year of neglect, our barbies may be looking a little grubby and be in need of a good scrub.
Fortunately, home & garden furniture experts, VonHaus have shared a list of cheap hacks that will have your BBQ sparkling in no time.
The onion trick
One simple hack to clean your BBQ, is to use an onion.
Liam Glennon, senior outdoor leisure buyer at VonHaus said: “Lightly turn up the temperature and attach half an onion to a fork to create a makeshift handle.
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"Rub gently over the hot grill so the onion's water naturally leaks across the BBQ—its antibacterial properties will remove any impurities.
“What’s more, unlike many chemical-laden cleaners, it’s safe for food preparation. At 12p a pop, cleaning hacks don’t come much quicker than this.”
Bathe your BBQ in beer
As well as being a great accompaniment to a hot dog or burger, beet can also help to clean your BBQ.
Its natural acidity helps to cut through grease and its carbonisation dislodges food particles.
All you need to do is heat your barbie up to a medium temperature, and pour a can of beer over the grates.
Leave it for a few minutes, before scrubbing it off with a brush.
You can use any brand of beer, so stick to the cheap stuff, and save the nicer drinks for your guests.
Baking soda
Another cheap hack to get your BBQ looking brand new, is to use baking soda.
Mix it with some water to make a paste, and then apply it to the BBQ grates with a brush or sponge.
Leave it for a few minutes and then scrub it off, and watch your BBQ shine.
How to save money on summer essentials
SUNNIER days and warmer weather will leave many of us wanting to kit out gardens and outdoor areas.
Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to get a great deal on summer essentials…
It pays to know how to bag big savings on the likes of hot tubs paddling pools, egg chairs and outside bars.
Many retailers have flash sales across entire ranges – often this ties into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends.
Sign up to the mailing lists of your favourite brands and you’ll be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
Keep a close eye on the specialbuys at Aldi and middle of Lidl drops which drop a couple of times a week and usually mean great value seasonal items such as beach gear and paddling pools.
If you are not in a hurry to buy an item, try adding it to the shopping cart and leaving it for a couple of days.
Sometimes big brands will try to tempt you into the sale by offering you a discount.
Always check if you can get cashback before paying. It’s especially worth using sites such as Topcashback, Quidco and app Jamdoughnut when buying bigger ticket items such as garden furniture as you’ll get a nice kickback.
Tin foil
Tin foil can be a great help for difficult to reach spots of the BBQ.
Crumple up a sheet into a ball and then use it to scrub areas that would be difficult to get at with a brush.
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The abrasive texture of the foil will help loosen dirt and grime while its flexibility allows it to adapt to the contours of your grill.
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