Rusty grill? This 35-cent kitchen staple restores its shine, according to an expert
An expert offers advice on how to clean a rusty grill using inexpensive household items. Instead of replacing the grill, simple cleaning techniques can restore it to good condition. Methods include heating the grill, using lemon and salt, and scrubbing with aluminum foil.
- ▪Heating the grill before cleaning helps soften grease and reduces scrubbing effort.
- ▪Lemon and salt can effectively cut through grease, acting as a natural degreaser.
- ▪Crumpled aluminum foil can be used for tougher baked-on residue without scratching the grill surface.
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Home Outdoors Rusty grill? This 35-cent kitchen staple restores its shine, according to an expert How To By Kaycee Hill published 25 May 2026 Fix your rusty grill with this expert advice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Traeger) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter You lift the grill lid for the first time since last summer and immediately regret looking. Rust covers the grates. Grease has hardened into a sticky film. Remnants of last year's burgers are baked onto surfaces.Before splurging on a replacement, try cleaning with household items that cost little.
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