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" 1. Burn it off. Why do today what can wait until tomorrow? Don&amp;#039;t tackle burned-on bits right after cooking. Sizzle them off when you preheat for the next cookout.  2. Foil that gunk. Cook food on aluminum foil \u2014 punch holes to let flavor-boosting smoke through. Afterward, toss the used sheets. If you like char marks, you won&amp;#039;t want to use the foil trick. Instead, oil the food (not the grates) with a spritz of nonstick spray.  3. Play firewoman. Keep water handy in a spray bottle to douse flare-ups before they blacken the inside of the hood. 4. Prevent stains. Protect wooden side tables from dribbles with small plastic cutting boards. They&amp;#039;re also good for carrying utensils inside...straight to the dishwasher. 5. Cover ground. Place a barbecue pad under the grill to keep greasy stains off your patio. We like: a mat made of lightweight concrete and fiber (like DiversiTech&amp;#039;s, $25 to $35), which, unlike the rubber or plastic type, breathes so mildew isn&amp;#039;t an issue either. Clean it with the lawn hose.  6. Invest in some plastic. Buy a grill cover and you&amp;#039;ll never need to clean pollen, dirt, or bird droppings off your unit again. Prices range from $6 to $60. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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