4 Steps to Winterizing Your Outdoor Grill Island
With fall just beginning and winter upon us before you know it, now is a great time to clean and perform the required maintenance on outdoor grill islands. This holds especially true for those of us in cold climates but really applies to all outdoor environments. With tile and grout exposed to outdoor elements, it’s smart to protect your investment by re-sealing the grout.
1. To start, mix vinegar and warm water in a bucket. With a towel or brush, scrub the grout to clean the dirt and grime. You can rinse your entire island in this solution to clean.
2. While the grout is drying, it’s smart to clean out your grill to prevent maintenance issues and grease fires. A very good biodegradable degreaser, Simple Green®, can be sprayed thoroughly inside the unit. Let this sit to work its magic.
3. Be sure to clean out the vaporizer plate and drip tray of your cook number grill to keep its even heat convection capabilities working at its best.
4. Once the grout is dry, apply a silicone based grout sealer (you can find at any home improvement store) over the grout, wipe any excess and your grill island is ready to withstand the winter.
* Note: If you have a grill in your outdoor island, do not forget to cover it.
July 7th, 2011 at 9:51 pm
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