5 Kamado Cleaning MISTAKES You’re Probably Making (And How to Fix Them!)

Are you cleaning your Kamado Joe the wrong way?

In this video, I’ll show you 5 Kamado cleaning mistakes you’re probably making — and exactly how to fix them!

Whether you grill on a Kamado Joe, Big Green Egg, Vision Kamado, or any ceramic cooker, avoiding these common mistakes will save you from cracked ceramics, bad airflow, grease fires, and ruined food flavor.

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:35 Water Damage Mistake
1:30 Skipping Ash Cleanout
2:20 Ignoring Vent Cleaning
3:10 Neglecting Grates & Heat Deflectors
4:00 Forgetting Bands & Gasket
4:50 Bonus Quick Deep Clean

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