It is important to take the time to clean the stainless steel grill grates on your barbecue to reduce the chance of food poisoning from leftover food particles stuck to the surface. Charred food can also leave residue on anything new you cook, disrupting the flavor that you've worked hard to create. Fortunately, these grates aren't hard to clean and there are steps you can take to minimize the effort you expend in the future.
