1. Grill Scraper - Always scrape the cooked on food particles and grease off the grill grate after the grill is cold. The long stainless steel 19" handle on the scraper give leverage to scrub on the grate. This prevents bacteria forming on leftover food on the grill grate. Wipe grate clean with a damp cloth or paper towel to make sure the grate is completely clean. It is good to take the grate(s) off and give them a good soap and water scrub after each use, as necessary. There are great cleaning products on the market if the burned on food and grease is hard to scrape off. Spray on, or apply according to directions, and always wash with soap and water after cleaning with these products.

2. Tongs - Before starting the grill, take a piece of paper towel or a small piece of cloth and fold it to about 2" to 3" wide, dip in oil and wipe down grill grate to help prevent food from sticking. The long stainless steel 19" handle protects from being burned by the heat of the fire, from gas or briquettes.

3. Grill Fork and/or Tongs - Grill fork and/or tongs should be used on meats, vegetables, and fruits, except hamburgers. Long handles on the grill fork and/or tongs protect your hands and arms from the heat. After placing the meat on the grill, if a flare-up is too high, close the grill lid for a short while to let it burn down. There will be flare ups from the fire when these meats are put on the grill. REMEMBER to step back due to flare-up and always keep a fire extinguisher nearby for emergencies.

4. Spatula, with knife on the edge - Ideal for putting your hamburgers, and any other meats, vegetable, and/or fruit on the grill. Put the meat on the stainless steel spatula and gently slip it onto the grill. If your spatula is oiled the meat should slip off easily. The long stainless steel 19" handle helps protect your hands and arms. Also helpful to ease the hamburger bun, or other breads, onto the grill for browning. The edge of the spatula has a knife and makes it easy to cut meat when necessary. Use the grill fork or tongs to hold the meat while cutting.

5. Basting Brush - Great for basting your meat, vegetables, and fruit. The long stainless steel 19" handle makes it easy to reach your food on the grill. The basting brush is easy to clean with soap and water. Let dry completely before storing.

6. Skewers - Stainless steel 19" skewers are ideal for meats, vegetables, and fruits for barbecuing. Slide on each skewer and lay on grill. To keep the handle of the skewer from getting hot, fold a piece of aluminum foil and place under the handles at the edge of the grill grate.

The most important step in keeping your barbecue utensils lasting a life time is to wash with soap and water and dry completely before storing. This eight (8) piece stainless steel barbecue utensil set comes in an aluminum carry case for easy storing.

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