Posted By: Tay Roberts
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Posted On: 8/1/2025
One of the best parts of summer is backyard barbecues. And as much as we love crispy, charred veggies and burgers kissed with smoky flavor, cleaning the grill can be a chore.
But here’s why you should clean your grill after every use.
Every time you fire up the grill, oils and grease, fats, and food bits coat the grates, drip pans, and other surfaces while you cook. All that gunk builds up, and the longer you leave it, the harder it is to get off. Not only that, caked-on grime can lead to rust, wear, and even damage.
The good news is Truly Free Home’s Heavy Duty Degreaser makes it easy to clean the grill without breaking a sweat—or toxic chemicals found in other cleaners.
Many commonly used oven and grill cleaners contain harmful chemicals that will get the job done, but at the cost of your family’s health.
Some of the top toxic ingredients used in grill cleaners to avoid include:
Ammonia, a chemical compound that can cause respiratory issues if inhaled, skin and eye irritation during direct contact, and serious health issues if ingested.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), a group of chemicals that evaporate at room temperature and can negatively impact air quality. Short-term exposure can result in eye, nose, and throat irritation as well as dizziness, nausea, and headaches.
Methylchloroisothiazolinone, a preservative that can trigger skin irritation and allergic reactions.
Quaternary ammonium compounds, chemical molecules that can irritate the eyes and skin and cause respiratory issues.
And don’t think these chemicals go away just because you rinsed your grill grate. They can stick around. So the next time you have friends and family over for a cookout, the flames from the grill vaporize leftover toxins into the air—and into your food.
We take your family’s health (and a home-grilled meal) seriously. That’s why Truly Free Home’s Heavy Duty Degreaser is made without toxic chemicals or harsh additives.
Instead, our powerful, plant-based degreaser formula includes family-safe minerals and compounds that cut through grease and acids on grill grates, cooktops, and oven racks with ease.
So you don’t have to wear rubber gloves to keep your skin from getting irritated or burned when you clean the grill. Or wonder why your burger tastes a little “off” the next time you have a garden grill party. You won’t have to spend forever trying to get burnt-on bits off, either.
When you have our Heavy Duty Degreaser on hand, all you have to worry about is searing in those grill lines.
Get ready to clean your grill in 15 minutes or less.
Here’s what you need to clean a grill:
Truly Free Home Heavy Duty Degreaser
Step 1: No matter what type of barbecue grill you have, let it cool completely before cleaning.
Step 2: Spray grill grates, racks, drip pan, and any other greasy surfaces generously with heavy duty degreaser. Let sit for 2-3 minutes.
Step 3: Using a damp cloth, scrub sprayed areas to remove grease and grime. Rinse and repeat as needed for built-up debris.
Step 4: Dry barbecue thoroughly to avoid rusting.
Truly Free Home Tips:
For cleaning gas grills, use the Heavy Duty Degreaser to also clean the heat deflectors every fourth use, as oil and food drips on them during cooking.
Avoid using a stainless steel brush – the metal can shed and end up in your food.
Tay Roberts, a mom of two and Northern Michigan native, is a non-toxic living advocate, sustainability enthusiast, and holistic wellness champion. As a social media manager and product educational specialist at Truly Free, Tay blends her personal values with professional expertise to inspire others towards healthier choices. Through engaging content and strategic campaigns, she educates and empowers individuals to make informed decisions that prioritize well-being and the planet's health. Tay's commitment to fostering a community centered around conscious living shines through in her digital presence, making her a beacon of inspiration for a healthier, happier tomorrow.
