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Surprising kitchen staple that helps remove stubborn rust from your BBQ – and works on garden tools too

Published on May 14, 2025 at 02:05 PM

CLEANING fans have discovered a surprising hack to remove stubborn rust from a BBQ.

As we roll into the , it is time to give your old grill a good scrub and bring it back to life.

Hand cleaning a grill grate with a brush.
The surprising hack helps to deal with stubborn rust
Bottle of Heinz Tomato Ketchup.
Ketchup helps remove rust from garden tools as well

Brits across the country will soon be gathering to enjoy barbecues with their families and friends.

However, it is important to clean your BBQ before inviting guests as to not interfere with the quality of taste.

One kitchen staple can work wonders in helping you revive your BBQ.

You just need to apply some ketchup to a rusty spot, leave it for a while to do its magic and scrub away.

The unusual method also works on garden tools when you mix ketchup with vinegar.

However, don’t forget to lubricate your garden gadgets’ springs and pivots after the wash.

Another kitchen essential that can be used to clean a grill is an onion.

You may think that onions are only good for adding flavour to hot dogs and burgers, but they can actually

Experts from Shark said: “This hack works best when the grill is still warm, so it’s not something you can do just after removing your barbecue from storage.

“Nevertheless, it’s perfect for keeping your grill reasonably clean throughout the barbecuing season.

“Cut an onion in half, attach it to a large fork, and rub it over the bars of the grill.

“The onion release juices which turn into steam and dissolve grease and grime with relative ease.”;;

If all else fails, you can.

And you don’t even have to sacrifice an entire bottle, as a little goes a long way.

The acidity and carbonation of beer can help loosen grease and grime that has built up on your grill.

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