With the summer here, you want to stay outside longer, invite friends and family over and grill! But before you light up your grill, make sure your grill is sanitized. Wipe down the outside and make sure no cobwebs or leaves have found their way inside. Thoroughly sanitize any food prep areas—even if they have been covered—and remember to wipe them down before and after use. You may also want to check inside any cabinets or drawers to make sure everything is clean and nothing decided to make your outdoor kitchen its home over the winter.
The sun is staying out longer and you want to too. But before you fire up your grill and invite the neighbors over, make sure your outdoor cooking area is in tip-top shape. You’ve checked your outdoor cooking equipment for leaks, clogs, rust, and corrosion. You’ve sanitized every food preparation area You’re almost ready. There’s only one thing left to do and it’s commonly overlooked.
Can’t wait to fire up your outdoor kitchen or grill? Before you do, it’s important that you remove and check all electrical appliances for clogs, leaks, cracks, or other minor problems.
Are you preparing to fire up your grill? In the hot, humid Louisiana air, corrosion and rust can quickly affect your grill—if left unchecked.
Even if you didn’t take the winter off from grilling, you should run a leak test on your gas grill annually. Exposure to the elements, changing out propane tanks, and general use can cause weathering and erosion on the connections or to the hose itself. This wear and tear can lead to small leaks in the system, and though these leaks may be tiny, they can create inefficiencies which can create a safety hazard and increase fuel waste.
