1.   And cleaning the grill became a chore to be avoided, so it was easier to buy a new grill top every year.

2.   Before you begin cooking, however, you will want to clean your grill.

3.   Charcoal grills should be cleaned thoroughly once a year, and, again, fall is the best time.

4.   Clean grill and make the fire with charcoal and a few hickory wood chips.

5.   Cleaning the grill and preparing it for winter storage can extend the life of the grill and get you ready to start grilling quickly next spring.

6.   Clean the grill.