Bargain 73p BBQ staple helps to remove rust from your grill – and the popular drink that leaves utensils sparkling

The Sun

25-05-2025

IF you enjoy grilling up a storm all summer long, a handy item can help to get your barbecue in ship shape.
And if you don't have to look too far as this ingredient can be found at any BBQ party.
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Now is the time where most people are dusting off their outdoor grills to prep them for the warm summer weather.
If your barbecue has developed a layer of rust since it's last use, don't worry.
You don't even need to go in search of a cleaning product as experts have revealed that ketchup does the trick.
Ideal Home reported on the handy hack from Queen of clean Lynsey Crombie.
"Ketchup is an amazing cleaner for removing rust," she told the publication.
Simply add a small amount of ketchup to any areas of rust, leave it for a few minutes, and let it work its magic.
And if you don't already have ketchup on hand for your burgers or bangers, you can pick up a bottle for just 73p from Sainsbury's.
The acidic nature of ketchup helps to break down the rust by reacting with copper oxide, the primary component of rust.
You can use a wire brush or scrunched up tinfoil to scrub away the loosened rust.
And you can also leave your barbecue utensils gleaming with another kitchen staple.
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The team at Home Essentials recommended using leftover black coffee to give your utensils a perfectly polished finish.
"Believe it or not, you can use coffee as a cleaner," they explained.
They recommended soaking your grill and utensils boiling water and coffee grains.
This step is particularly handy for any stubborn stains that won't budge as the acid in coffee will loosen up any dirt.
And another unusual kitchen item can be used to scrub your outdoor grill.
There are a variety of other DIY hacks you can use to scrub your barbecue clean.
Baking soda has also proved popular for DIY cleaning, and your grill is no exception.
Or you can use tinfoil to scrub off stubborn bits of charred food or built-up grease.
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