Safety Precautions Grill cleaning can be dangerous if proper precautions are not taken. The grates, charcoal briquettes, and ash can be very hot if you don’t give them sufficient time to cool down.

To clean your charcoal grill, start by brushing the still-warm grates with a grill brush. Once the grill has cooled down and the coals are completely out, scoop out the ashes from the ash catcher ...

2. Brush the grill grates. Remove the grates from the grill and use a grill brush to clean both sides thoroughly. For a deeper clean, wipe with warm, soapy water. 3. Clean the lid.