It turns out that all you need is an onion. Here’s how it works.

Liam Glennon, senior outdoor leisure buyer at VonHaus, explained: “One novel, natural solution to lingering grime is to clean the bars with an onion.

“Lightly turn up the temperature and attach half an onion to a fork to create a makeshift handle. Rub gently over the hot grill so the onion's water naturally leaks across the BBQ—its antibacterial properties will remove any impurities.

“What’s more, unlike many chemical-laden cleaners, it’s safe for food preparation. At 12p a pop, cleaning hacks don’t come much quicker than this.”

Meanwhile, another cleaning solution Glennon recommended was beer. This is thanks to its natural acidity which can help cut through grease.