My grandma taught me this trick to get rid of grill residue in 4 minutes without any work. Here’s how it works.

If you’ve ever stared down a greasy, charred grill grate after a backyard cookout, you know the dread: hours of scrubbing, harsh chemicals, or worse—ruined grates from aggressive wire brushes.

But my grandma had a different approach—one that’s effortless, chemical-free, and takes just 4 minutes. No elbow grease. No fancy tools. Just a humble kitchen staple you already own.

Here’s her genius secret: steam + salt.

🔥 The 4-Minute No-Work Grill Cleaning Trick

What You’ll Need:

  • Coarse salt (like kosher or rock salt—about ½ cup)
  • Water (½ cup)
  • A heat-safe bowl or aluminum foil pan (disposable works great)
  • Your grill (gas or charcoal—just needs to be warm, not scorching hot)