Proper Way to Clean Inside of a Kettle

[vic]

I'm sure there are many topics on this subject, If someone would be willing to point some of them out to me, I would really be appreciative. Thx and Happy New Year to all the Grillfellas

[Davescprktl]

Go to the WKC home page and scroll all the way down till you see on the left there are links for cleaning the inside and outside of a kettle.  Depends of how much of a deep clean you want or need.  If you want it to look new you can start by scraping and maybe oven cleaner.  My last restore I did both because it was a crusty nightmare.  You may not have to go that far. 

[vic]

Well Duh!!! Thank You Dave!!!

[Shoestringshop]

@vic Check this out...

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/first-restoration-need-help!/

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/my-custom-one-touch-platinum-dual/

[Harleysmoker]

The only time I do a good clean is after I buy a used grill. Who knows what they cooked on it and I don't want to cook on someone else's crap. I strip it down to new and start cooking.

The grills I use only get a scrape with a plastic putty knife if cheese or some grease dripped down on the sides of the bowl, or some carbonized grease is peeling off of the lid. Occasionally I use a paint brush to sweep the extra ash out the the ash sweep leaves behind.

I use aluminum foil under the meat when cooking indirect to catch the grease drippings, especially chicken wings, legs, or thighs. If that grease gets down under the ash sweep combined with ash can freeze up a sweep like concrete, and you have to remove it to clean it up.

[Davescprktl]

Well Duh!!! Thank You Dave!!!

Meaning what?! You asked a question I answered it.  No need to get smart about it.

[Hell Fire Grill]

@Davescprktl

I think he meant to say "I'm duhm" not "your duhm".

[AZRaptor]

Well Duh!!! Thank You Dave!!!

Yeah, in this instance,  I think "Well Duh!!!" = Facepalm

Well Duh!!!     would be what I think he meant.

[Davescprktl]

Well Duh!!! Thank You Dave!!!

Yeah, in this instance,  I think "Well Duh!!!" = Facepalm

Well Duh!!!     would be what I think he meant.

Ok I got it now.  Makes sense.  I think I need to chill out and grill.  Thanks guys!

[vic]

Dave - No Disrespect was intended towards you, It was referenced towards myself.

Thank you all for your help. Going to follow the guidelines on the main page.

Harley - Thanks for the paint brush idea, will put that to use.

[Davescprktl]

Dave - No Disrespect was intended towards you, It was referenced towards myself.

Thank you all for your help. Going to follow the guidelines on the main page.

Harley - Thanks for the paint brush idea, will put that to use.

We are all good!  If you have any more questions we can help.