Genius 80p hack to clean BBQ grill as UK set for scorching weekend heatwave

I'm sure we're all buzzing to get some sun on our skin this weekend.

The Met Office has previously shared the exciting news that we can expect highs of a cushty 26°C in parts of the country this Saturday and Sunday (11 and 12 May).

And what better thing to do when it's sunny in the UK?

Invite all your friends, family and neighbours round for a BBQ, of course.

It's BBQ weather, ladies. (Maryna Terletska / Getty Images)

There's not much better to do when the weathers hot than grilling up copious amounts of sausages, burgers and washing it all down with a healthy jug of Pimms.

But, and I'm sure we can all agree on this, cleaning your BBQ grill racks is a right old faff.

But luckily, one wizard wheeze has shared their genius hack to clean BBQ grills and it'll only set you back 80p.

Taking to the 'Cleaning tips and tricks' page on Facebook, one person asked: "Any ideas on cleaning barbecue racks?? Thanks."

As always, the internet has come in clutch once again with one absolute legend explaining that all you need is a dash of sugar soap to do the trick.

She recommended: "I always soak mine over night in sugar soap 80p a bag."

The Facebook user added: "Absolutely brill x."

One woman shared her genius BBQ cleaning hack. (wakila / Getty Images)

It sure is.

Another asked: "Where do you buy this from please??" to which the woman replied 'Home Bargains in a green bag'.

She also shared that Asda do them too.

Others rushed in to share their alternate cleaning hacks with one Facebook user writing: "I put mine in a bin liner and spray with oven cleaner. Leave them for a while then rinse them off. Really easy."

A second penned: "BBQ wire brush while still warm. Works a treat."

"Buy a wire brush with scraper from B&M for £3. Brings them up great," echoed a third while another suggested: "Oven pride. Put in bag overnight wash next day."

And a final Facebook user added: "I put mine in the dishwasher."

The handy summer hack will only set you back 80p a pop. (Catherine McQueen / Getty Images)

While we're on the subject of summery life hacks, you may also be intrigued as to how to heat up your paddling pool - and all you'll need is some black bin bags.

Lainey Thomson, from north Yorkshire, told Tyla how she came up with the genius idea.

"I did this because I only have a cold outside tap and I was using buckets and the kettle to warm up the pool," she said.

"By putting black bin bags on top it attracts the sun and it warms it up very quickly. Within about 45 minutes the water is warm and stays warm all day in the sun."

Of course, if you are going to use black bin bags, then you should be reusing them each time instead of throwing them away.

They can be dried out on the washing line and used as regular bin bags, or why not keep the same one specifically for heating the pool?

We're definitely trying this - no more kettle runs!