Cleanup Tips After Your Grill Party All Night

Is there something better than spending a warm summer afternoon with a bunch of family members and friends in your backyard? Fire the grill, put on some nice music, and enjoy time with the people you love. There is nothing like a good BBQ party!

However, once the party is over you are left with quite a mess. No matter how great of a time you had, cleaning up after the whole thing is over is not something anyone is looking forward to. But there are ways that will help you tackle this annoying task as quickly as possible. Let’s check them out.

Use as Much of Disposable Items as Possible   

One of the best parts of a BBQ party is that you don’t have to dress up to attend. This event is organized so you and your friends can relax and have fun. Due to this atmosphere, you don’t have to bring out your best china to make an impression. This leaves you with an amazing possibility to use disposable items such as plates, utensils, and cups.

When the party's over, all you have to do is pick them up and put them in the trash. You can even ask your friends to do that for you once they are done eating or drinking. This will significantly shorten the cleanup time not to mention that you will not have to face the pile of dirty dishes in your sink.

You might want to consider disposable tablecloths as well. Cleaning stains can be quite problematic but with this item, you can simply wrap it up and dispose of it immediately after the party is over. Any food or drink spills will be cleared in a moment and you will be left with much less to do.  

Take Care of Your Grill

After using the grill, it’s important to clean it up so it is ready for the next use. You will learn more about why it is absolutely vital to keep your BBQ equipment in top-notch condition. And if you are not sure you can do it yourself, there are professionals who could give you a hand with this part of the cleaning procedure.

Aside from performance issues, not maintaining a grill in a proper manner will lead to performance problems and maybe some health concerns. Did you know that preparing meat on a poorly maintained grill can increase the chance of cancer? However, there is no need to abandon barbecuing. All you have to do is make sure you cook food on the low heat and keep the grill clean.     

Prepare Before the Party Starts

There are certain things you can do on your own before the people start coming to the house. Preparing food early is going to be helpful in many ways. First, it’s going to reduce the level of stress because you won’t have to run around and try to entertain people and cook at the same time. Salads, burger toppings, and desserts should be done before the party starts.

Also, it would be a good idea to designate certain spots for food and drinks. This will help localize the mess and make it easier for you to get back your backyard to the original state once everyone leaves   

Don’t Go Overboard with Decorations  

Although decorations will make your place look more festive, the thing is they also create more work when the event is over. After all, you need to take it all down and pack it or dispose of it. This means you will need more time to return your home to the original state.

So, to cut down the cleaning times make sure you don’t overdo it with decorations. Keep it simple! The interesting centerpieces would be enough and you can even ask your guests to take them home as favors. This will significantly reduce your after party tidying session. If you have kids at the gathering, they will certainly love to go home with a helium-filled balloon.

Setting Up Trash Stations

If you make it possible, your guests can clean after themselves. When everybody leaves you don’t want to face a backyard filled with empty cups and plates. Picking all of this up can take a lot of your time. The perfect solution for a situation like this is setting trash stations all over the place, especially in those locations where the food is located.

Your friends will be less likely to keep empty cups lying around if they see there is a place where they can dispose of it immediately. Trash stations will motivate them to throw anything they’re finished using and not create mess and clutter in your backyard.

However, make sure you keep an eye on trash cans as the party progresses. You don’t want to have garbage overflowing and falling to the ground. Once you see the bags are getting full, replace it with the empty ones. You can also ask a friend to help you with this task so you can concentrate on other things happening at the party.

Clean On the Go

Don’t forget this is your party and you should enjoy it but taking care of some small things while the party is happening won’t hurt. Actually, you will have to do less once the guests are gone. If you see some empty cups or plates, don’t leave them there. Pick them up and throw them in the trash can.

When it comes to the dishes that are not disposable, you can simply collect them and take them to the kitchen. Rinsing them would also be a good idea as that would prevent food getting stuck which can later be difficult to remove. Also, once people are done eating food, make sure you put it in the refrigerator. You don’t want it lying on the sun and potentially go bad and cause health problems to you or your guests.  

Everyone loves BBQ parties. They are bringing us closer to our family members and friends, but they can leave you a big mess. These tips can help you fight with the aftermath in a time-efficient manner.