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Forget soaking your grates overnight. The single best trick in the grilling playbook is to clean while the grill is still warm. Right after you pull the food off, crank the heat to high for ten minutes.

That high heat will turn the gunk into soft ash. It’s the same principle as self-cleaning your oven, but faster and with more sizzle.

My father-in-law calls this “scorching the sins away.” It’s a little dramatic, but he’s not wrong.

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Don’t drop a fortune on fancy brushes. A stainless steel brush with a scraper is all you need. However, always inspect it for loose bristles before each use—you do not want a wire in your steak.

Pro tip: Use half an onion. Spear a cut onion on your fork and rub it over the hot grates. It releases steam, lifts residue, and adds a faint, clean flavor. It’s also the most satisfying thing you’ll do all day.

If you’re cooking for a crowd, you can also use crumpled aluminum foil held with tongs. Total cost: five cents.