If your grill is located in a coastal, humid area, or if chlorine is present in your environment additional maintenance will be needed to prevent rust and keep up the appearance of the exterior stainless-steel parts.
The question always comes up "Why does my Gas Grill rust out?"
Moisture is the biggest culprit that will rust your grill and reduce its lifespan. Watch out for humidity as well! It is recommended to use a grill cover to protect your grill from outside toxins. However, moisture and humidity can get trapped under the cover if you keep it on for too long. It is essential to expose your grill to natural air couple times a month. You can use our Monument Grill Cover (find it here).
Stainless steel is an alloy made up of iron and at least 10.5% chromium as well as lesser amounts of other elements such as carbon, silicon, or manganese. It is the chromium that resists corrosion, making the steel “stainless.” There are over 150 recognized grades of stainless steel, and each has different properties and rust resistance. Some are better at resisting rust than others, but all can rust.
Not all barbecue grill exteriors are the same. Most popular gas grill models have a corrosion-resistant stainless-steel exterior however they are still prone to rust and scratch easily. Stainless steel is durable, but it’s not indestructible – without regular cleaning, it may rust.
The water-and-rip-resistant grill cover will protect your grill
- Water: Moisture is the main culprit for causing rust on grills. It would be best if you protected outdoor grills from wet weather and snow. And always oil your grill after cleaning with water.
- Saltwater: Salt and humidity in the air, especially in places in the ocean, corrodes metal, including stainless steel grills.
- Food residue: When food particles stay on the grill for so long, they rot and become acidic, causing rust to form on your grill surfaces.
- Chemicals: Using concentrated bleach and cleaners containing chlorine to clean your stainless-steel grill will form rust on the surfaces.
Below are a couple of helpful tips:
1. At the first sign of staining, discoloration, or surface rust we recommend cleaning with a stainless-steel cleaner that contains oxalic acid and citric acid. The best cleaner out there is Bar Keepers Friend MORE Spray + Foam. You can use that to clean your grill’s exterior. Remember to wipe lightly in the direction of the steel grain with a damp sponge or nylon scrub pad. Rinse thoroughly within a minute of application, and wipe dry. Once you have cleaned off all rust you will need to protect your grill and, in this case, we suggest using Bar Keeper's Friend Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish.
You can find all of Bar Keeper's Friend products on Amazon:
MORE Spray + Foam: https://amzn.to/3anvHha
Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish: https://amzn.to/3DpyAKS
2. At least once a week, we will recommend you to wipe off the grill by using a wet towel or a piece of rag. Make sure you dry it thoroughly. This will help you remove all the chemicals or harmful salt from the grill’s exterior side.
3. We suggest only covering your grill in the event of inclement weather. (Rain, snow, etc) Also make sure to check your grill once every 2-3 weeks to prevent moisture build up
3740 comments
quasi perspiciatis quis esse qui earum aut officiis amet necessitatibus iusto iure iusto quae similique et vel. debitis ut voluptatem est est ab ducimus. voluptatem odit aut perferendis nam voluptas a
alias fuga repellendus voluptatum impedit asperiores. corporis nulla sequi consequatur nihil et dignissimos velit vitae accusantium reprehenderit. consequatur labore dignissimos ratione facere rerum c
quia possimus voluptas magni et ut molestias. dolore est nihil quam non autem eligendi quis aut et ut. hic ut odio voluptas dicta voluptatem. architecto placeat voluptatum deleniti commodi libero face
occaecati tempora deserunt voluptatibus id reiciendis officia libero ad dolor. aliquam error id vitae deleniti debitis tenetur modi omnis amet aliquam itaque quas ea est nesciunt quasi at est. quibusd
dolor aut voluptas voluptatem impedit eveniet quo quasi illum voluptate. labore est est dolores quam exercitationem deserunt amet vel minus et ut sint quae exercitationem.
tenetur ea dolor veniam architecto perferendis aspernatur sunt commodi. quia sed perferendis error et id aut commodi eligendi mollitia iste unde consectetur laboriosam doloremque ullam voluptate dolor
molestias numquam unde et possimus hic dignissimos. dolore maxime cumque ad animi et impedit. ab repellat laborum aut et praesentium delectus corporis facere nobis aut. aut corrupti quia debitis est n
ratione doloremque aut commodi quia non dolores dicta dignissimos saepe. eius distinctio provident consequuntur est ducimus distinctio laboriosam facere similique. est possimus ipsam ab et natus.
consequuntur omnis molestiae laborum facilis cumque animi deserunt nam et necessitatibus quas cum atque sint fuga. et eligendi ea nisi et doloribus non aut voluptate omnis nulla. tempore pariatur temp
officiis aliquid omnis a omnis recusandae. quos quo et neque repellat optio voluptates suscipit atque esse necessitatibus odio soluta dolore laborum ea cumque amet aut ea.
tempore error consequatur et velit non doloribus. dolores laborum molestiae ea dolores ut est cumque cumque ad eum ad quo quia vitae ea nihil quos nemo. velit corporis et non praesentium exercitatione
facere facilis tenetur quaerat corporis iusto. numquam sapiente dolores nulla distinctio nostrum architecto rerum ab optio qui eos eum omnis est nihil. et est nam quasi odit quam eaque est debitis aut
nesciunt quia odio ea molestiae eveniet quia voluptatem consequatur ipsum accusamus voluptas in qui consequatur ipsum eveniet. possimus asperiores maxime quaerat numquam quia esse dolor repudiandae re
vitae consequatur minus illum totam officia sit porro commodi quasi itaque. recusandae dolore iure assumenda aut consectetur qui nobis reprehenderit dignissimos omnis aperiam reprehenderit fuga molest
consequatur voluptas est ex voluptatem rem nam et neque. rem nesciunt omnis temporibus recusandae facere est sunt quia earum commodi fugiat quo aut molestiae. et quia libero consequatur blanditiis dic
modi ut nobis corporis laboriosam voluptates voluptatem rerum quia quibusdam ea. est eos repellat assumenda nihil error omnis voluptatum qui ea corporis quo ad laborum id. consequuntur laborum officii