Many cleaning agents contain harmful chemicals, such as VOCs, heavy metals, and carcinogens, which are associated with cancer, nervous system and organ damage, and other negative health effects.

We use Green Seal certified products that are free of these contaminants and are produced in a sustainable way. We don’t want to upset any of our client’s health conditions such as asthma, allergies, anyone with ADD, ADHD, or any immune issues.

What this means for you is that after we’re out the door, you don’t have to worry about your kids or pets being exposed to unnecessary toxins.  These products are safer for you, your family, and our employees while remaining just as effective.

You should clean your gas grill every time you use it. Be sure that the grates are cleaned after each time you grill and brush off the sides and lid after every use. You should regularly lift out the cooking grate and clean off anything crusted above the burners (which might be lava rock, briquettes, or some variation of metal plates).

Once a year give your grill a good cleaning. This requires that you take portions of it apart. Start by disconnecting the gas and lift out the grill parts layer by layer. Once you get down to the burners, inspect them thoroughly. There shouldn’t be anything blocking the flow of gas. If the burner is clogged, it will give you uneven heat and make for poor grilling. If your grill uses lava rocks or ceramic briquettes, you need to check to make sure that they aren’t too heavily encrusted with cooked-on foods. If you notice that they are in bad shape, replace them to avoid bad tasting smoke that dirty rocks can produce.

With everything out of the grill, clean it completely with soapy water. If the paint is coming off, or if your grill is showing signs of rust, then you need to do some painting. Other than that, put everything back in, and check to make sure that all connections are good. Let the grill heat completely before you cook again to make sure that any leftover soap residue gets burned off.

1. To totally clean the grill, take out the grate and ashes and do a thorough rinse with a hose. A little elbow grease using steel wool and a bucket of hot soapy water will do wonders.

2. To clean the grates: after you grill, let the unit cool down a bit, but while it is still warm, take a stiff wire brush and clean off any remaining food. (Be sure to do this while the grate is still warm and not cooled and allowed to harden.) To avoid letting cast iron grates rust, brush on some oil with a paper towel occasionally to keep your grates in proper shape.

So every time you use your charcoal grill, clean the grate and brush out the ashes and cooked-on foods. This will cut down on excess smoke and bad flavors. Occasionally, get in there and really scrape out all that stuff that just seems to develop on the bottom of your grill. At least once a year, get a bucket of soapy water and give it a really good clean. If you need to touch up the color, get a can of grill-safe paint. Anyone at the hardware store will know exactly what it is. If you do this, your grill will last for many years and produce great results.?

Mix together:
- 1 quart warm water
- 1 teaspoon dishwashing detergent
- 1 tablespoon Borax

Saturate a sponge with the solution, and use it to wash the cushions. You can put it in a spray bottle and saturate cushions on both sides, getting into the crevices and creases. Let the cushion sit for 15 minutes. Using a hose with a strong force of water, spray the cushions. (Care should be taken when using Borax around pets and children.)

Stand each cushion on its edge (out of the direct sun) to dry. When almost dry, spray with a fabric protector. To remove dust between cleanings, simply vacuum as needed. Or, if the cushions are small enough, just shake them out.