- Material used
The material used to make a barbeque grill affects how resistant or durable your grill will be. Using a grill regularly will lead to rust formation unless it is made from a high-quality model.
- Food residue
After barbecuing, a lot of food particles are left on your grill. If they are left to sit for long, they can lead to arusting grill. Therefore, you must clean your grill after every cookout. With the right tips, cleaning your grill can be easy.
- Chemicals in your backyard
The use of corrosive chemicals like bromine and chlorine in your swimming pool can cause a grill to rust when they escape in the form of vapor. Also, chemicals in the pesticides and fertilizers used on your lawn can cause the grill to rust. Place your grill away from the pool and lawn to avoid rusting.
- Moisture
Moisture plays a critical role in rusting and reducing the lifespan of your grill. After grilling, you need to cover your grill with a tight vinyl cover or fitting nylon.
- Salty water
Salt corrodes metals. The humidity mixed with salt in the air will cause your grill to rust if you live near the ocean. Also, avoid using salt to melt snow as it might get to your grill, causing rusting. To overcome rusting due to salt in the air, wax your grill every time you use it.
- Solutions used to melt snow.
Trying to get rid of snow from your BBQ grill using chemical solutions is not a good idea. These chemicals cause the grill to be prone to rust. You can use heat from the grill to melt the ice. However, you need to buy a grill cover so that you do not leave it exposed in the winter in future.
- Lack of oiling your grill
Applying a coat of vegetable oil to your grill prevents food particles from sticking on the grill. Also, the oil helps in repelling moisture and, ultimately, rust. Use a dishrag coated with oil to coat the grill rather than using an aerosol can of vegetable oil. Aerosols are known to explode when exposed to flames.
- Lack of deep cleaning
Do a regular deep cleaning on your grill. Detach the grate and use hot water mixed with baking soda and mild dish soap to clean. Soak the grate for an hour, then use a brush to remove dirt.
- High temperature
It is the least common cause of rust but is common when using a super-powered grill. The high temperatures cause the carbon and chromium in the stainless steel to bond. The grill loses its resistance to rust leading to corrosion when the percentage of chromium is reduced. Avoid heating your grill to extreme temperatures to avoid this problem.
- Lack of drying after washing
Be sure to wipe the crevices and corners after cleaning. Fire your grill for 15 minutes to remove moisture from inside the grill.
Contact us
Grill owners can use certain precautions mentioned above to prevent rust. However, you can contact BBQ Service Pro’s for any rusting grill repair, they are professionals in Maricopa County to look at your grill if it has formed extensive rust.