How to Heat Grill Covers
Heated grill covers transform the heat of a recently used grill and create a steam-based atmosphere between the cover and the grill. The general purpose of this process is to create an automatic grill cleaner. The steam-based atmosphere loosens grease and other debris and cleans stains with little effort on your part.
What You'll Need:
- Twine
- Rope (general purpose)
- Bungee cord
- Grill cover
- After use, close the grill lid and place the cover over the grill. Allow it to rest for 15 minutes. Ensure that the grill cover you use is intended to fit your specific grill model, this will ensure that the cover fits the grill snugly.
- Take the bungee cord and fasten the attached hooks to the bottom edge of the grill. If you don't have bungee cord consider using twine or a general purpose rope. However, if you use either of these methods you may need to tie them twice in order to create the same tightening effect as the bungee cord.
- Whether you've used bungee cord, twine or rope ensure that the grip is very snug. An excellent place to connect your tightening device to is the area that houses your charcoal and tools or to one of the wheels of the grill. Remember, the tighter the grip the hotter the cover will become therefore producing more steam.
- Allow the heat from your grill to transfer to the grill cover. Your grill cover should be completely heated within 5 minutes. However, keep in mind extreme heat or cold can effect the time it takes for your grill to heat.
- After the grill cover has been at a consistent heat for 15 minutes, remove the cover and wipe your grill clean. Don't allow the grill cover to remain on for a period longer than this to reduce the occurrence of mold.