Exterior Cleaning Tip!

[Sduell61]

Hi, Everyone!

I accidentally made a great discovery and wanted to share it with anyone who may be interested...

I have the EX4 (though I'm sure this would apply to either model), and noticed that the pellet lid and back of the barrel where the smoke comes out get really gummy from....well...SMOKE! Not a big deal, I'm not a fastidious cleaner who has to have his smoker immaculate, but I will admit that as quickly as that lid gums up....I was hoping to find a way to clean it from time to time. I used vinegar-soaked paper towels laid on it for a bit, etc....which did work, but not great. Then I remembered I had some of the Kirkland brand (from Costco) disinfectant wipes. If you get the multi-pack box, there are even ones in there that have a scrubby side to them. I decided to just use one of those to touch up from the vinegar and quickly realized that those wipes absolutely EAT through that smoke residue. Almost effortlessly I was able to get the surface of the pellet lid, barrel, etc. back to new condition....even right around the vents where the smoke comes out! I was very shocked, and I thought if I could save someone else some time/elbow grease I would. Happy grilling, folks! -Ken

Thanks Ken!!!!

 

[FredSC]

Hi, Everyone!

I accidentally made a great discovery and wanted to share it with anyone who may be interested...

I have the EX4 (though I'm sure this would apply to either model), and noticed that the pellet lid and back of the barrel where the smoke comes out get really gummy from....well...SMOKE! Not a big deal, I'm not a fastidious cleaner who has to have his smoker immaculate, but I will admit that as quickly as that lid gums up....I was hoping to find a way to clean it from time to time. I used vinegar-soaked paper towels laid on it for a bit, etc....which did work, but not great. Then I remembered I had some of the Kirkland brand (from Costco) disinfectant wipes. If you get the multi-pack box, there are even ones in there that have a scrubby side to them. I decided to just use one of those to touch up from the vinegar and quickly realized that those wipes absolutely EAT through that smoke residue. Almost effortlessly I was able to get the surface of the pellet lid, barrel, etc. back to new condition....even right around the vents where the smoke comes out! I was very shocked, and I thought if I could save someone else some time/elbow grease I would. Happy grilling, folks! -Ken

Great tip!! Thanks for sharing