You're getting set for the cookout, but you don't have a grill brush in your arsenal? Make it easy to clean the grill with this easy trick before making those hamburgers!

There's nothing better than a grill that's clean. Clean grills indicate it's time to get open the charcoal, take your hot dog and hamburgers, and enjoy your first barbecue of the season. To achieve this, you must first clean your grill. If you don't have brushes, don't worry about them. There's an easy method to get your grill clean in an emergency.

This method doesn't require expensive sprays or tools. All you need is aluminum foil. It's that simple. Aluminum foil will assist you in clearing the grill quicker than "fire up the grill."

What is the process?

It's really quite easy!

1. First, you need to warm your grill. This will aid in getting rid of the grime faster.
   
2. Get a sheet of aluminum foil and form it into an oval. The ball should be as big as your grates and large enough that it will not be able to fall through.
   
3. Scrub away! It is best not to use your hands to rub against a hot grill; therefore, we suggest using the help of a pair of tongs. It is important to apply a bit of elbow grease.
   
4. That's it!

After it's cleaned, what can I do to maintain it?

Another trick that is simple, in fact! While you can continue to use aluminum foil for cleaning the grill surface, you could reduce the amount of cleaning by applying cooking oil to the grill grates. Like the cast iron skillet, cooking oil can help keep your grill free from food residue.

The first step is to wait for the grill to cool completely after you've cleaned it. After it has cooled, then you need to coat it with a high-temperature cooking oil such as peanut oil or canola. Spraying the grill with spray oil can facilitate the process but make sure you're not spraying on the open fire.

When the oil is placed on the grill, use an old towel to smooth the coating of oil on the grill. After that, you can light the grill up for around 30 minutes to let the oil settle into the grates.

Why should I cleanse my grill?

First of all, the food you cook won't taste as good on a dirty grill. If you have leftovers from last year's cookouts, your food will carry these tastes right to your table. It's not just the smell of your food but also the possibility of bacterial-caused illnesses. Bacteria and viruses may develop from food residues and then transfer onto your burger.

Cleansing your grill is beneficial for the overall health and safety that your grill has. It helps keep away chemical reactions and corrosion. Clean grills mean increasing the lifespan of the grill, which can mean greater cookouts and less worry. Give your grill a quick aluminum foil scrub, and then some fresh oil can make a big difference over the course of time.