George Foreman Grill Cleaning Tip
Here’s a cleaning hack for those of us with George Foreman Grills (as well as similar grills):
- After cooking, unplug the grill and lay three layers of wet paper towel across the hot plates (completely cover the plates). Close the lid and enjoy your meal.
- When ready for cleanup, remove the paper towels and wipe the grill clean with a fresh wet cloth or sponge.
The moisture and steam created by placing the wet towels between the hot plates loosens up the gunk and stubborn bits to make the cleanup a lot easier. If things are particularly stubborn and messy, finish up with a nylon scrubber or the plastic cleaning tool that came with the grill.
When preparing dishes that you know will create a nasty mess, you can first lightly spray the grill plates with olive oil before placing the food down. This will help with the cleanup afterward as well.
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13 Aug 2007 at 2:51 pm
I’ve been using the scraper to clean it up immediately after a meal, and it never gets everything out.
Now I can enjoy my meal when it’s still hot, instead of cleaning the grill!
– Lionel Young
28 Mar 2008 at 9:56 am
I have a large, thick sponge that I fill with soapy water. That really makes a difference with the top plate.
21 May 2008 at 7:47 pm
I don’t have a much trouble cleaning the plates as I do the area where the juices and fats run out. I’m sure I’m missing something when it comes to cleaing this area of the grill. I lay my dishrag in the grill after cooking in it. I lost the drip cup long ago. I just put the front edge over a paperplate to catch the drips.
22 May 2008 at 4:17 pm
This works excellent for me as I do not have a scraper. Perfect if you use it 2 - 3 times a day like I do !
16 Jun 2008 at 6:47 pm
I have found to clean my George Forman the easiest is to spray on some white vinegar while it’s still plugged in and hot and just wipe everything off with a clean sponge or dish cloth works great!!!