Are you 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 grilling your hamburgers!

There's nothing better than a grill that's clean. Clean grills indicate it's time to pull open the charcoal, take your hot dog and hamburgers, and host your first barbecue of the season. However, to achieve this, you'll require a clean grill. If you don't own brushes, don't worry about them. There's an easy way to get your grill clean in an emergency.

This method doesn't require expensive sprays or tools. All you require is aluminum foil. It's that simple. Aluminum foil can help get the grill clean faster than "fire up the grill."

What is the process?

It's really quite easy!

1. The first step is to heat your grill. This will aid in taking the grease off more easily.
   
2. Get a sheet of aluminum foil and form it into the shape of a ball. The ball should be as big as your grates but large enough that it will not be able to fall through.
   
3. Scrub away! It is best not to use your hands on a hot grill; therefore, we suggest using the help of a pair of tongs. It is important to give it a few drops of elbow grease.
   
4. That's it!

Once it's clean, what can I do to ensure it stays that way?

Another trick that is simple, in fact! While you can use aluminum foil for cleaning your grill, you could reduce the amount of cleaning by applying cooking oil to the grills. Similar to an iron skillet, cooking oil can help keep your grill clean of food debris.

In the beginning, you must allow your grill to cool completely after you've cleaned it. When it's cool, then you need to coat it with high-temperature cooking oil, such as peanut oil or canola. Spraying the grill with spray oil can simplify the process; however, make sure that you're not spraying on any open flame.

After the oil has been sprayed on the grill, use a towel to spread the oil coating 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 wash my grill?

For starters, it's not going to taste as good on a dirty grill. In the case of 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 risk of contracting a bacteria-related disease. The growth of bacteria and viruses on food particles left over from cooking can then be transferred onto your burger.

Cleansing your grill is beneficial for the overall health and safety of your barbecue. It helps stop chemical reactions and prevent corrosion. Clean grills mean increasing the lifespan that your grill has, meaning greater cookouts and less worry. Give your grill a quick aluminum foil scrub, and then an oil wash can make a significant difference over the course of time.