I’m a cleaning expert – clean your grill ahead of Memorial Day using five household items you already have lying around

IT'S time to dust off your grill and get ready for the summer season.

Get ready for your Memorial Day Weekend barbecue by cleaning your grill with five household items you likely already have.

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After a long winter, your grill may need a little TLC, especially if it's been stored away.

You could use professional cleaners and products, but some contain potentially harmful chemicals.

One cleaning expert is suggesting five hacks to clean your grill with ease.

First you can use a cut onion to get rid of built up grease and residue.

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Turn your grill on and while it heats up, take a peeled half onion to the rack, rubbing cut-side down.

Experts say the moisture from the onion will help steam off the grime. Extra dirty grills can be sprayed with vinegar or lemon juice first.

The moisture from the onion will help to “steam away” any old food debris or dirt.

You could also do this with salted lemons. Cut them in half and dip the exposed side into table salt. Rub them onto a heated grill, as you would with the onions.

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A crumpled up piece of tinfoil can work in place of a barbecue brush.

By pressing down firmly, you may be able to achieve a closer and deeper clean of your grill.

Another grill cleaning hack involves vinegar, which is known to cut through some of the toughest grease and grime.

Spray your grill with white vinegar and then scrub the grease off with the crumpled tinfoil for a deep clean.

However, make sure your grill is cool when using vinegar, as it is flammable.

Baking soda is another go-to for cleaning, and will work well on a dirty grill.

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If you rinse the grate and then sprinkle baking soda onto it while it's damp, let it sit for 10 minutes.

Then, take a warm, wet sponge and scrub the dirt away.