--- title: "Baton Rouge Grilling Safety Tip #5: Clean Every Outdoor Cooking and Food Prep Surface" description: "Firing up your grill? Check our our safety tips! Here is Baton Rouge Grilling Safety Tip #5: Clean Every Outdoor Cooking and Food Prep Surface." image: https://www.casualcreationsbr.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/AdobeStock_116600188.jpeg ---   ![facebook.png](https://www.casualcreationsbr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/General_Site_Images/icons/pink/facebook.png?width=45&name=facebook.png "facebook.png")    ![twitter.png](https://www.casualcreationsbr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/General_Site_Images/icons/pink/twitter.png?width=45&name=twitter.png "twitter.png")    ![linkedin.png](https://www.casualcreationsbr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/General_Site_Images/icons/pink/linkedin.png?width=45&name=linkedin.png "linkedin.png")    ![googleplus.png](https://www.casualcreationsbr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/General_Site_Images/icons/pink/googleplus.png?width=45&name=googleplus.png "googleplus.png") **  (225) 766-0101 **  [info@casualcreationsbr.com](mailto:info@casualcreationsbr.com) [![CasualCreations_2019_WhiteHorizontal](https://www.casualcreationsbr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CasualCreations_2019_WhiteHorizontal.png?width=1288&height=632&name=CasualCreations_2019_WhiteHorizontal.png "CasualCreations_2019_WhiteHorizontal")](https://www.casualcreationsbr.com) # Our Blog --- ## [Baton Rouge Grilling Safety Tip #5: Clean Every Outdoor Cooking and Food Prep Surface](https://www.casualcreationsbr.com/blog/baton-rouge-grilling-safety-tip-5-clean-every-outdoor-cooking-and-food-prep-surface) [**] Jun 6, 2017 10:00:51 AM / by [Rick Bucy](https://www.casualcreationsbr.com/blog/author/rick-bucy) ![Rick Bucy](https://www.casualcreationsbr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Casual_Logo_v2_black_font_v2.jpg?width=35&name=Casual_Logo_v2_black_font_v2.jpg) ![Grilling kabobs](https://www.casualcreationsbr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/AdobeStock_116600188.jpeg?width=1024&name=AdobeStock_116600188.jpeg "Grilling kabobs")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**](https://www.casualcreationsbr.com/del-sol) to make sure everything is clean and nothing decided to make your outdoor kitchen its home over the winter. *And don’t forget to clean the sink and countertops of your outdoor kitchen!* Sanitizing every area that may come in contact with food is vital for healthy and safe outdoor cooking. After cleaning the sink, pour some drain clog remover down the drain—even if nothing is currently backed up. This extra step will help start the grilling season with a truly clean slate. For more information on outdoor kitchen and **[grill maintenance](https://www.casualcreationsbr.com/blog/baton-rouge-grilling-safety-tip-1-run-a-leak-test-on-your-gas-grill)**, call the grilling experts at Casual Creations of Baton Rouge. We’re here to make sure your Baton Rouge summer cookouts are safe, fun, and fuel-efficient! 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