How to Clean The Outside of A Stainless Steel With Tide OXI

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For a sparkling clean stainless steel grill, try using Tide OXI Multi-purpose Stain Remover instead of traditional grill cleaners. Tide OXI is not just for laundry – it can also be used on floor stains, kitchen sinks, tubs, and more. In this article, we will share how to use Tide OXI to clean a grill and provide helpful tips for getting stellar results. Say goodbye to harsh chemicals and hello to a shiny, spotless grill in just minutes with this simple method.

How To Clean A Grill

HOW TO CLEAN STAINLESS STEEL GRILL Tide OXI
How to clean a stainless steel grill with TIDE OXI

My friend thought I was out of my mind when I told her I wanted to try out this new product and experiment how well it cleaned a grill.

Grills can get very dirty inside and out quickly. It always seems like a simple idea to clean it after each use but for some reason, that doesn’t always happen.

HOW TO CLEAN STAINLESS STEEL GRILL Tide OXI
Let’s learn how to clean the outside of a stainless steel grill

Step 1: Mix Homemade Cleaner In Spray Bottle

Mix the Tide Oxi Stain laundry detergent with warm water in a spray bottle.

HOW TO CLEAN STAINLESS STEEL GRILL Tide OXI

I followed the directions on the back of the container and simply added to a bottle instead of a bucket. 

HOW TO CLEAN STAINLESS STEEL GRILL Tide OXI
Spray grill with homemade cleaner

Cleaning Tips

Test grill cleaner on a small portion of the grill to ensure it does not cause damage & clean grill in a shaded area, the sun will dry out the cleaning solution quickly

HOW TO CLEAN STAINLESS STEEL GRILL Tide OXI

Spray a generous amount of cleaner on the grill and let it sit for a few seconds before removing.

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HOW TO CLEAN STAINLESS STEEL GRILL Tide OXI
Wipe the grill clean after grill cleaner soaks for a few seconds

Step 2: Wipe Off Cleaner

Once I sprayed the grill cleaner on the gas grill, I let it set for a few seconds and then wiped it off with a paper towel.

HOW TO CLEAN STAINLESS STEEL GRILL Tide OXI

I did have a small bucket, sponge and warm water on hand to wipe any excess laundry detergent solution off the stainless steel grill. 

HOW TO CLEAN STAINLESS STEEL GRILL Tide OXI
so satisfying to buff the grill clean

Step 3: Buff Grill Dry

I used a soft white painters rag to dry and buff the Weber stainless steel grill giving it a smooth shiny finish.

HOW TO CLEAN STAINLESS STEEL GRILL Tide OXI
I love how shiny the clean grill looks

The improvement of this old BBQ gas grill is amazing and my friend isn’t laughing at me anymore!

HOW TO CLEAN STAINLESS STEEL GRILL Tide OXI
Learning how to clean a grill with laundry detergent was fun!

Not to shabby right?

Minus a few dings and scratches that have occurred over the past few years, her gas grill is sporting a shiny new look and I must say, I am jealous I cleaned her grill and not mine.

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As you know, grill grates (stainless steel or cast iron) get nasty and gross quickly so it’s important to have a handy sturdy brush to clean off the food while the grates are hot.

HOW TO CLEAN STAINLESS STEEL GRILL Tide OXI

Best Way to Clean a Grill

The Tide OXI Multi-purpose Stain Remover exceeded my expectations and it really smells good too.

I truly think this is the best way to clean a grill – using a homemade cleaner from a laundry product that many of you may already have in your home. 

HOW TO CLEAN STAINLESS STEEL GRILL Tide OXI

The great thing about this product is it has over 225 cleaning uses and more being added every day. I’ve only had it for a week and I’ve used it to clean our shower tile, kitchen sink, the grill, a nasty mold stain on our back door and of course, I’ve added it to the washer drum to clean the clothes.

HOW TO CLEAN STAINLESS STEEL GRILL Tide OXI
How to clean the outside of a grill with Tide Oxi

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I don’t have a picture but we had a really nasty stain on our berber carpet in our family room that was caused by one of our dogs and we couldn’t get the stain out so I sprayed some of the Tide OXI I had left over in the bottle on it and let it sit for a few minutes and then gently scrubbed with a soft brush. I know scrubbing a carpet is not the best idea but I had nothing to lose (the stain was gross!) and I was pleasantly surprised at how well it cleaned up!

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2 Comments

  1. Did you use the solution on the grill grates too? Mine are really nasty and caked with crud so hoping this might work.

    1. I didn’t but that’s because I am crazy about not putting any cleaner near anything that touches food. Try scrubbing with SOS pad and putting in dishwasher….that’s what I do 🙂

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